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Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

1063-4266

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 561 54 59 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 58
Documents by Best Scientists*: 61
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 79
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.797
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Special education. The Developmental psychology works featured in Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders incorporate elements from Social psychology and Perception. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders tackles research in Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as part of the general discipline of Clinical psychology, however, it also discusses concepts in Emotional and behavioral disorders.

The studies on Intervention (counseling) discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, Applied psychology and Medical education. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders links adjacent topics like Mental health with Nursing. Research in the field of Mathematics education was used to conduct the presented Special education study.

  • Developmental psychology (37.29%)
  • Clinical psychology (29.60%)
  • Intervention (counseling) (11.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Integrated Approaches to Preventing Antisocial Behavior Patterns among School-Age Children and Youth. (656 citations)
  • Antisocial behavior, academic failure, and school climate: A critical review. (414 citations)
  • The Children and Youth We Serve A National Picture of the Characteristics of Students With Emotional Disturbances Receiving Special Education (403 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling), Emotional and behavioral disorders and Mental health. Issues in Clinical psychology were discussed in the journal articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychological intervention, Psychiatry, Social skills, Special education and Academic achievement. The most cited papers center on topics in Developmental psychology, with a focus on Aggression.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders is to expand the discussion of research in Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Emotional and behavioral disorders. In addition to Developmental psychology research, Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders aims to explore topics under Narrative and Burnout. The Clinical psychology study tackling the subject of Self-esteem is the focus of Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

It explores topics in Intervention (counseling) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Teamwork, At-risk students, Psychological intervention and Social change. It facilitates discussions on Psychological intervention that incorporate concepts from other fields like Behavioral assessment and Exploratory factor analysis. The Mental health study featured falls within the wider field of Psychiatry.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evaluation of a Comprehensive Assessment-Based Intervention for Secondary Students With Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems: (3 citations)
  • Caregiver Report of the Utilization of School-Based Services and Supports Among Clinically Anxious Youth: (2 citations)
  • Psychometric Properties of the Weekly Assessment of Child Behavior–Positive Form (WACB-P): (1 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 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hyo-Shin Lee (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sang-Bok Lee (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kim,Choon-Kyung (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kathleen Lynne Lane (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Park, Jiyeon (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 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Vanderbilt University (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Oregon (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Washington (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Florida (32 papers) published 1 paper 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, 49.12% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 37.93% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.79% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.69% of all publications and 27.59% 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.

Further Reading: Career Paths and Expectations in the Field of School Psychology

While the Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders covers multiple research areas, it's important for prospective psychologists to also have an understanding of career paths and expectations within their field. School psychology, as a subdiscipline, requires specialized training and studies. Most school psychologists need to undergo significant years of education, training, and internships before being able to practice.

The duration and required coursework for becoming a school psychologist can vary depending on the state you plan to practice in. For instance, if one wonders about how long does it take to become a school psychologist in Pennsylvania, they would find that it involves several years of study including undergraduate, graduate studies, and intensive internship experiences. Entry-level jobs often require a doctoral degree in psychology, which generally takes 5-7 years to complete after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Further information on career paths, expectations, and challenges in the field of psychology can be found in the aforementioned link and related literature. It's beneficial for aspiring psychologists to have a realistic understanding of their chosen career paths to be prepared for the journey ahead.

Top Publications

  • Too Anxious to Talk: Social Anxiety, Academic Communication, and Students’ Experiences in Higher Education

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Interpretation of Informant Discrepancy in School-Based Psychological Assessment of Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms

    (2022)
    35 Citations
  • Teaching Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Teachers’ Burnout Profiles and Classroom Management:

    Allison F. Gilmour;Lia E. Sandilos;William V. Pilny;Samantha Schwartz

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Closeness in Student–Teacher Relationships and Students’ Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Hope:

    Shanyan Lin;Matteo Angelo Fabris;Claudio Longobardi

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • The Developmental Dynamics of Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties of Youth of Color: Systemic Oppression, Correlated Constraints, and the Need for Targeted Universalism

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Consultation for Classroom Management and Targeted Interventions: Examining Benchmarks for Teacher Practices That Produce Desired Change in Student Behavior.

    Julie Sarno Owens;Steven W. Evans;Erika K. Coles;Alex S. Holdaway

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of and Use of Classroom Management Strategies and Associations With Student Behavior:

    Allison Zoromski;Steven W. Evans;Julie Sarno Owens;Alex Holdaway

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Teaching Explicit Social-Emotional Skills With Contextual Supports for Students With Intensive Intervention Needs:

    Karen L. Bierman;Michael T. Sanders

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Measuring Adherence to Key Teaching Techniques in an Evidence-Based Treatment: A Comparison of Caregiver, Therapist, and Behavior Observation Ratings:

    Amy D. Herschell;Amy D. Herschell;Lauren B. Quetsch;David J. Kolko

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Bidirectional Relationship Between Language Skills and Behavior Problems in Preschool Children From Low-Income Families:

    Krystal Bichay-Awadalla;Cathy Huaqing Qi;Rebecca J. Bulotsky-Shearer;Judith J. Carta

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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