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Journal of Applied Social Psychology

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 324 162 172 19

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Number of Best Scientists*: 186
Documents by Best Scientists*: 189
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 139
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.018
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Applied Social Psychology?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Perception, Clinical psychology and Affect (psychology). Specifically, studies on Attribution are prevalent in the Social psychology works discussed. The journal addresses concerns in Injury prevention which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

The study on Suicide prevention presented in Journal of Applied Social Psychology intersects with the topics under Occupational safety and health.

  • Social psychology (97.80%)
  • Developmental psychology (15.48%)
  • Perception (11.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Perceived Behavioral Control, Self-Efficacy, Locus of Control, and the Theory of Planned Behavior (4543 citations)
  • Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation to Use Computers in the Workplace1 (4336 citations)
  • Positive Events and Social Supports as Buffers of Life Change Stress (2231 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Applied Social Psychology:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Perception, Clinical psychology and Theory of planned behavior. The journal articles explore topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. The most cited articles dive deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Suicide prevention and Occupational safety and health.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Social psychology
  • Internal medicine
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Social psychology, Politics, Outgroup, Developmental psychology and Pandemic. The concepts on Social psychology presented in Journal of Applied Social Psychology can also apply to other research fields, including Intervention (counseling), Perception and Power (social and political). The research on Intervention (counseling) discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Psychological intervention.

Politics and Preference are closely related fields of research discussed in it. The journal facilitated discussions that integrated Pandemic with the fields of 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Anxiety. The journal holds forums on Social psychology (sociology) that merges themes from other disciplines such as Download and Ingroups and outgroups.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Greta Thunberg Effect: Familiarity with Greta Thunberg predicts intentions to engage in climate activism in the United States (16 citations)
  • Can a pandemic make people more socially conservative? Political ideology, gender roles, and the case of COVID-19. (6 citations)
  • When and how health-oriented leadership relates to employee well-being—The role of expectations, self-care, and LMX (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Applied Social Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Adrian Furnham (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Martin Fishbein (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James Jaccard (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mark Conner (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Pamela L. Perrewé (16 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Applied Social Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (86 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Washington (76 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (75 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (67 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (62 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 1.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.03% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.20% of all publications and 66.67% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

A Career in Applied Social Psychology: Understanding the Education Path

For individuals with a keen interest in Applied Social Psychology, a career as a school psychologist could be an appealing choice. This rewarding role not only applies psychological principles to educational and developmental issues, but also presents the opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's life.

The journey to becoming a school psychologist begins with an understanding of the key educational requirements, including obtaining relevant degrees, passing licensure exams and completing internships or supervised professional experiences.

Typically, this path starts with earning a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, which offers foundational knowledge that will form the basis of your professional career. From there, a significant step is obtaining a specialist-level degree or higher in school psychology, which immerses you in this specific area of study and prepares you for professional practice.

Then follows a period of supervised, applied experience – typically, an internship or practicum within a school setting that provides practical exposure to real-world scenarios. This experience is often critical in securing future employment, and allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Finally, licensure is the last key step, with requirements for this varying by state. The exact pathway and requirements can differ based on the specific location and can often be detailed and involve multiple steps. For instance, understanding the school psychologist education requirements Tennessee involves researching state-specific prerequisites and licensure procedures.

Emphasizing the importance of research in Applied Social Psychology is necessary for aspiring school psychologists. The discussion and findings in journals such as the Journal of Applied Social Psychology can provide invaluable insights and tools to be effective in their profession. Hence, keeping abreast with current research topics and cited papers can significantly enhance their practice.

In conclusion, pursuing a career as a school psychologist is a challenging yet rewarding pathway. It requires a combination of education, practical experience, and in-depth study of research topics – a commitment that guarantees a capacity to make a remarkable difference in the lives of students.

Top Publications

  • The Greta Thunberg Effect: Familiarity with Greta Thunberg predicts intentions to engage in climate activism in the United States

    Anandita Sabherwal;Matthew T. Ballew;Sander van der Linden;Abel Gustafson

    (2021)
    169 Citations
  • When and how health-oriented leadership relates to employee well-being—The role of expectations, self-care, and LMX

    Antonia J. Kaluza;Franziska Weber;Rolf van Dick;Nina Mareen Junker

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Rational and moral motives to reduce red and processed meat consumption

    Valentina Carfora;Mark Conner;Daniela Caso;Patrizia Catellani

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • What works to change identity? A Rapid Evidence Assessment of interventions

    Georgia Barnett;Daniel Boduszek;Daniel Boduszek;Dominic Willmott

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Declines in non-digital social interaction among Americans, 2003–2017

    Jean M. Twenge;Brian H. Spitzberg

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Job satisfaction and firm performance: Can employees’ job satisfaction change the trajectory of a firm’s performance?

    Stacey R. Kessler;Lorenzo Lucianetti;Shani Pindek;Zhu Zhu

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Witnessing racial discrimination shapes collective action for racial justice: Enhancing awareness of privilege among advantaged groups

    Özden Melis Uluğ;Linda R. Tropp

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • “Change my selfie”: Relationships between self‐objectification and selfie‐behavior in young Italian women

    Daniela Caso;Giovanni Schettino;Rosa Fabbricatore;Mark Conner

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Cumulative consequences of stigma: Possessing multiple concealable stigmatized identities is associated with worse quality of life

    Mora A. Reinka;Bradley Pan‐Weisz;Elizabeth K. Lawner;Diane M. Quinn

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Examining the links between conspiracy beliefs and the EU “Brexit” referendum vote in the UK: Evidence from a two-wave survey

    Daniel Jolley;Karen M. Douglas;Marta Marchlewska;Aleksandra Cichocka

    (2021)
    26 Citations

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