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Journal of Career Development
H-index 21

Journal of Career Development

0894-8453

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jcd

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 292 42 77 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 53
Documents by Best Scientists*: 86
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.162
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Career Development?

The journal investigates studies in Pedagogy, Career development, Social psychology, Career education and Career counseling. The journal facilitates discussions on Pedagogy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Higher education and Medical education. While the journal focused on Career development, it was also able to explore topics like Developmental psychology, Self-concept, Public relations, Qualitative research and Social issues.

In addition to Social psychology research, it aims to explore topics under Perception and Career choice. The work on Career education tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Program evaluation and Primary education. The featured Career counseling study falls within the wider topic of Applied psychology.

It focuses on Cognitive Information Processing but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Career planning and Career portfolio. Self-efficacy research is the primary subject tackled in Journal of Career Development with a focus on Career decision. The Social cognitive theory study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Social cognition.

  • Pedagogy (33.69%)
  • Career development (31.03%)
  • Social psychology (26.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Journey of the Counselor and Therapist: Research Findings and Perspectives on Professional Development (455 citations)
  • A Cross-Cultural Approach to Understanding Entrepreneurial Intention: (269 citations)
  • Struggles of the Novice Counselor and Therapist (202 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Career Development:

The journal articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Social psychology, Career development, Pedagogy, Self-efficacy and Applied psychology. The studies on Social psychology discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Vocational education and Career choice. The most cited publications with studies in Pedagogy featured incorporate elements of Higher education and Medical education.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Career development, Applied psychology, Medical education and Developmental psychology. The journal facilitated presentations on Social psychology research, particularly Job satisfaction, Moderated mediation, Social cognitive theory, Self-efficacy and Proactivity. The presented research on Self-efficacy deals specifically with Longitudinal study but it also addresses topics in Career decision.

The journal deals with Career development in conjunction with Qualitative research and similar fields in Engineering ethics and Psychobiography. The studies in Medical education featured incorporate elements of Vocational education, Workforce and Intervention (counseling). The journal holds forums on Developmental psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Life satisfaction and Adaptability.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Understanding the Relationship Between Job Insecurity and Performance: Hindrance or Challenge Effect?: (14 citations)
  • Time Perspective and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy : A Longitudinal Examination Among Young Adult Students (8 citations)
  • Effects of a Career Exploration Intervention on Students’ Career Maturity and Self-Concept: (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 Career Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Peter Alexander Creed (23 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Robert C. Reardon (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenneth B. Hoyt (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lisa Y. Flores (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David V. Tiedeman (13 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 Career Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Missouri (83 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Florida State University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Georgia (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Griffith University (22 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Purdue University (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 4.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.00% of all publications and 60.00% 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.

Career Opportunities in the Field of Career Development and Psychology

As the Journal of Career Development covers numerous sub-topics within pedagogy, career development, and psychology, readers might be curious about career opportunities in these areas. One such role aligned with the Journal's focal points is a criminal psychologist. Criminal psychologists apply principles of psychology to criminal justice and law enforcement, working in various settings such as police departments, prisons, or mental health centers. These professionals often participate in criminal profiling, assessment of personal capacities, mental state evaluations, and providing court testimonies. The pathway to becoming a criminal psychologist typically involves obtaining a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, followed by a master's degree or doctorate in psychology, preferably with a focus on forensic or criminal psychology. Practical experience through internships or related work is crucial, often obtained at law enforcement agencies, mental health centers, or correction facilities. As per the licensing requirements, aspiring criminal psychologists must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. This generally involves passing a licensing examination post their educational requirements. Continual education to stay updated on developments in the field is usually essential. At this point, you might be wondering about the compensation for this role. Considering the extensive knowledge and experience required, criminal psychologists often command competitive salaries. You can learn more about the average criminal psychologist salary in Iowa on our website. Thus, studying career development, Pedagogy, and psychology opens career pathways in various sectors, with criminal psychology being one example. The journey is intensive and required dedicated long-term commitment, but the rewards can be substantial for those drawn towards this intersection between psychology and criminal justice.

Top Publications

  • Validation of the Chinese Decent Work Scale

    (2022)
    116 Citations
  • Development and Validation of a Career Sustainability Scale

    Unknown

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Career Development Impacts of COVID-19: Practice and Policy Recommendations

    Kelsey L. Autin;David L. Blustein;Saba R. Ali;Patton O. Garriott

    (2020)
    78 Citations
  • A Longitudinal Study of Relations Among Adolescents’ Self-Esteem, General Self-Efficacy, Career Adaptability, and Life Satisfaction:

    Jenny Marcionetti;Jérôme Rossier

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Moving toward decent work: Application of the Psychology of Working Theory to the school-to-work transition

    Jonas Masdonati;Koorosh Massoudi;David L. Blustein;Ryan D. Duffy

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • Understanding the Relationship Between Job Insecurity and Performance: Hindrance or Challenge Effect?:

    Beatrice Piccoli;Beatrice Piccoli;William D. Reisel;Hans De Witte;Hans De Witte

    (2021)
    53 Citations
  • Underemployment and Well-Being: Exploring the Dark Side of Meaningful Work:

    Blake A. Allan;Julia R. Rolniak;Lauren Bouchard

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Career Preparedness Among Adolescents: A Review of Key Components and Directions for Future Research:

    Julian Marciniak;Claire S. Johnston;Rebekka S. Steiner;Andreas Hirschi

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Managers’ Assessments of Employees’ Organizational Career Growth Opportunities: The Role of Extra-Role Performance, Work Engagement, and Perceived Organizational Commitment

    Christy H. Weer;Jeffrey H. Greenhaus

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • The Relationship Between Family Socioeconomic Status and Career Outcomes: A Life History Perspective:

    Shi Hu;Michelle Hood;Peter A. Creed;Xueping Shen

    (2020)
    39 Citations

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