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Journal of Consumer Research
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Journal of Consumer Research

0093-5301

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/jcr

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 193 26 37 16
Psychology 585 14 23 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 60
Documents by Best Scientists*: 90
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 234
SCIMAGO SJR: 8.562
Impact Factor: 6.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Consumer Research?

Journal of Consumer Research mainly tackles studies in Social psychology, Advertising, Marketing, Consumer behaviour and Cognitive psychology. The journal explores topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Context (language use), Cognition and Perception. Consumer behaviour and Consumer research are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

  • Social psychology (41.47%)
  • Advertising (19.46%)
  • Marketing (18.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Possessions and the extended self. (5772 citations)
  • The Experiential Aspects of Consumption: Consumer Fantasies, Feelings, and Fun (5234 citations)
  • Reconsidering Baron and Kenny: Myths and Truths about Mediation Analysis (5229 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Consumer Research:

The most cited publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Social psychology, Consumer behaviour, Marketing, Advertising and Cognitive psychology. The works on Social psychology tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Context (language use), Cognition and Perception. Self-concept, Management science, Microeconomics, Consumer research and Variety (cybernetics) are some topics wherein Consumer behaviour research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact.

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 primarily tackles Social psychology, Advertising, Public economics, Preference and Affect (psychology). Consumer behaviour, Salience (language), Moderation, Feeling and Prosocial behavior are some of the facets of Social psychology tackled in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Safe Together, Vulnerable Apart: How Interstitial Space in Text Logos Impacts Brand Attitudes in Tight versus Loose Cultures (5 citations)
  • Re-examining the Experiential Advantage in Consumption: A Meta-Analysis and Review (5 citations)
  • The Role of Emotion Discourse and Pathic Stigma in the Delegitimization of Consumer Practices (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 Consumer Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chris Janiszewski (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russell W. Belk (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Morris B. Holbrook (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Craig J. Thompson (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Darren W. Dahl (25 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 Consumer Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pennsylvania (73 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Columbia University (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (54 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Northwestern University (53 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (50 papers) absent 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, 36.84% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.25% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.42% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.08% of all publications and 31.25% 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.

Interdisciplinary Applications and Scope

While the Journal of Consumer Research primarily focuses on social sciences like Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Social Psychology, it's applications and influence extends beyond these domains. The interdisciplinary nature of consumer research allows for collaboration and integration with other fields of study, opening new avenues for research and contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior. The journal's research in social psychology, for example, can intersect with the field of urban planning. Insights gained from studies on human cognition, perception, and behavior can inform strategies to shape more efficient and consumer-friendly urban environments. As mentioned, the notion of 'context' in language use, studied in social psychology, can have significant applications in urban planning communications, helping make information about civic initiatives more accessible and engaging for citizens. For example, insights gained from consumer behavior studies and social psychology could be potentially beneficial for students pursuing an urban planning degree in Washington. These insights could help future urban planners to formulate and implement strategies effectively keeping consumer behavior in mind. Consumer Research, as a field, continues to evolve with changing consumer trends and behaviors. With continuous innovation and research, the journal remains a valuable resource for those within and outside the sphere of social sciences.

Top Publications

  • In Times of Trouble: A Framework for Understanding Consumers’ Responses to Threats

    Margaret C Campbell;J Jeffrey Inman;Amna Kirmani;Linda L Price

    (2020)
    184 Citations
  • The Smartphone as a Pacifying Technology

    Shiri Melumad;Michel Tuan Pham

    (2020)
    156 Citations
  • Assimilating and Differentiating: The Curvilinear Effect of Social Class on Green Consumption

    Li Yan;Hean Tat Keh;Jiemiao Chen

    (2021)
    153 Citations
  • Disgusted and Afraid: Consumer Choices under the Threat of Contagious Disease

    Chelsea Galoni;Gregory S. Carpenter;R. A.O. Hayagreeva

    (2020)
    137 Citations
  • Consumer Research Insights on Brands and Branding: A JCR Curation

    Kevin Lane Keller

    (2020)
    86 Citations
  • I Own, so I Help Out: How Psychological Ownership Increases Prosocial Behavior

    Ata Jami;Maryam Kouchaki;Francesca Gino

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Consumption Ideology

    (2021)
    71 Citations
  • Consumers Prefer “Natural” More for Preventatives than for Curatives

    Sydney E Scott;Paul Rozin;Deborah A Small

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Repair, Consumption, and Sustainability: Fixing Fragile Objects and Maintaining Consumer Practices

    D Matthew Godfrey;Linda L Price;Robert F Lusch

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • A Little Piece of Me: When Mortality Reminders Lead to Giving to Others

    Lea Dunn;Katherine White;Darren W Dahl

    (2020)
    37 Citations

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