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Journal of Happiness Studies
H-index 33

Journal of Happiness Studies

1389-4978

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10902

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 97 201 206 33

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 261
Documents by Best Scientists*: 254
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 116
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.648
Impact Factor: 3.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Happiness Studies?

The topics of Positive psychology, Social psychology, Happiness, Life satisfaction and Subjective well-being are the focal point of discussions in the journal. Issues in Positive psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Well-being, Demographic economics, Quality of Life Research, Developmental psychology and Clinical psychology. Discussions in Journal of Happiness Studies are anchored in the subject of Well-being and the similar topic of Eudaimonia.

Some problems in Developmental psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Cognition and Association (psychology). In addition to Clinical psychology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Psychological intervention, Mental health, Gratitude and Intervention (counseling). Social psychology research presented in Journal of Happiness Studies encompasses a variety of subjects, including Structural equation modeling and Meaning (existential).

The studies on Happiness discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Value (ethics), Positive economics, Pleasure and Empirical research. The concepts on Life satisfaction presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Demography and Scale (social sciences). Journal of Happiness Studies encompasses presentations on Personality, specifically Big Five personality traits, Extraversion and introversion and Neuroticism.

  • Positive psychology (87.91%)
  • Social psychology (47.86%)
  • Happiness (40.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Measurement of Engagement and Burnout: A Two Sample Confirmatory Factor Analytic Approach (4990 citations)
  • Know Thyself and Become What You are: A Eudaimonic Approach to Psychological Well-Being (1222 citations)
  • Living well: a self-determination theory perspective on eudaimonia (948 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Happiness Studies:

The journal papers investigate studies in Positive psychology, Social psychology, Happiness, Well-being and Life satisfaction. The journal publications explore issues in Positive psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Quality of Life Research, Subjective well-being, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology and Personality. The journal publications hold forums on Social psychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Eudaimonia, Pleasure and Meaning (existential).

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

  • Social psychology
  • China
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Happiness Studies investigates areas of study like Positive psychology, Social psychology, Life satisfaction, Developmental psychology and Happiness. Topics in Positive psychology explored in Journal of Happiness Studies were investigated in conjunction with research in Well-being, Demographic economics, Quality of Life Research, Subjective well-being and Clinical psychology. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Well-being, it also covered topics in Longitudinal study and Promotion (rank).

The research on Social psychology featured in Journal of Happiness Studies combines topics in other fields like Autonomy and Scale (social sciences). The Life satisfaction works featured in Journal of Happiness Studies incorporate elements from Job satisfaction, Cognition and Immigration. Aside from discussions in Developmental psychology, the journal also deals with the subject of Meaning (existential) which intersects with Structural equation modeling disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Emotional Well-Being Under Conditions of Lockdown: An Experience Sampling Study in Austria During the COVID-19 Pandemic. (20 citations)
  • Loneliness and Well-Being During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Associations with Personality and Emotion Regulation. (18 citations)
  • Gratitude Interventions: Effective Self-help? A Meta-analysis of the Impact on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety (17 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 Happiness Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jan Cornelis Ott (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ruut Veenhoven (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert A. Cummins (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mohsen Joshanloo (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Ad Bergsma (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 Happiness Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (78 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Deakin University (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Melbourne (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (19 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, 4.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.42% of all publications and 68.83% 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 Forensic Science

Given the depth and diversity of topics covered in the Journal of Happiness Studies, aspiring researchers or students might find a wealth of inspiration. This detailed exploration of human psychology and wellbeing often intersects with other careers, such as forensic science. In forensic science, understanding human behavior and life satisfaction could be a valuable tool in investigations.

If you are interested in both psychology and a potential scientific career path such as forensic science, these two interests can indeed converge. For example, a forensic scientist in Michigan would need a thorough understanding of different aspects of psychology. For those interested in the more practical applications of these studies, learning how to become a forensic investigator in Michigan might be an ideal next step.

This emphasis on the application of psychological principles to practical, real-world problems is one of the many ways that the diverse subjects tackled in the Journal of Happiness Studies can be applied outside of purely academic settings. Whether you are an established professional or a student, exploring these topics can open up new opportunities and career paths.

Top Publications

  • The Relationship Between Nature Connectedness and Eudaimonic Well-Being: A Meta-analysis

    Alison Pritchard;Miles Richardson;David Sheffield;Kirsten McEwan

    (2020)
    620 Citations
  • The Efficacy of Multi-component Positive Psychology Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Tom Hendriks;Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra;Aabidien Hassankhan;Joop de Jong

    (2020)
    326 Citations
  • Being well together : individual subjective and community wellbeing.

    Sarah Atkinson;Anne-Marie Bagnall;Rhiannon Corcoran;Jane South

    (2020)
    172 Citations
  • Post-Traumatic Growth and Stress-Related Responses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a National Representative Sample: The Role of Positive Core Beliefs About the World and Others.

    Carmelo Vazquez;Carmen Valiente;Felipe E García;Felipe E García;Alba Contreras

    (2021)
    171 Citations
  • Gender Differences in Life Satisfaction Among Children and Adolescents: A Meta-analysis

    Xinjie Chen;Zhihui Cai;Jinbo He;Xitao Fan

    (2020)
    163 Citations
  • Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment of Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Future Studies

    Lianne P. de Vries;Lianne P. de Vries;Bart M. L. Baselmans;Meike Bartels;Meike Bartels

    (2021)
    150 Citations
  • Emotional Well-Being Under Conditions of Lockdown: An Experience Sampling Study in Austria During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Stefan Stieger;David Lewetz;Viren Swami

    (2021)
    135 Citations
  • Strength Use in the Workplace: A Literature Review

    Marine Miglianico;Marine Miglianico;Philippe Dubreuil;Paule Miquelon;Arnold B. Bakker

    (2020)
    121 Citations
  • Gratitude Interventions: Effective Self-help? A Meta-analysis of the Impact on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

    David R. Cregg;Jennifer S. Cheavens

    (2021)
    118 Citations
  • A Bright and a Dark Path to Adolescents’ Functioning: The Role of Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration Across Gender, Age, and Socioeconomic Status

    Ana Rodríguez-Meirinhos;Lucía Antolín-Suárez;Katrijn Brenning;Maarten Vansteenkiste

    (2020)
    80 Citations

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