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Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

1091-1359

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/whum20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1039 15 24 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 31
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 48
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.564
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment?

Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment explores disciplines such as Social work, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology and Gender studies. The research on Social work tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Social science, Social environment, Pedagogy and Public relations. Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment explores topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Ethnic group and Perception.

Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Mental health, Psychiatry and Substance abuse. More specifically, the research on Economic growth in the journal is related to Poverty.

  • Social work (24.57%)
  • Social psychology (24.03%)
  • Developmental psychology (13.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Oyate Ptayela: Rebuilding the Lakota Nation Through Addressing Historical Trauma Among Lakota Parents (170 citations)
  • A Life Beyond Work? Job Demands, Work-Life Balance, and Wellbeing in UK Academics (141 citations)
  • Resilience Theory: Theoretical and Professional Conceptualizations (115 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Social psychology, Social work, Developmental psychology, Gender studies and Clinical psychology. While Social psychology is the focus of the journal publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Criminology, Social environment and Perception. The published papers focus on Clinical psychology but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Mental health which is concerned with Acculturation.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment covers a variety of subjects, including Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Pandemic and Social psychology. Issues in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Outbreak and Environmental health. The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Perception, Social media, Clinical psychology, Quarantine and Mental health.

Topics in Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Criminology and Medical education. The Pandemic study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Economic growth. The journal focuses on Social distance research which is adjacent to topics in Developmental psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Stay-at-home works to fight against COVID-19: International evidence from Google mobility data (31 citations)
  • Characterizing public emotions and sentiments in COVID-19 environment: A case study of India (19 citations)
  • Fighting ahead: Adoption of social distancing in COVID-19 outbreak through the lens of theory of planned behavior (9 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 Human Behavior in The Social Environment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Roberta R. Greene (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John S. Wodarski (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jonathan Matusitz (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • William R. Nugent (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marvin D. Feit (12 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 Human Behavior in The Social Environment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Berkeley (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tennessee (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • East Carolina University (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Georgia (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arizona State University (30 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, 10.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 6.40% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.20% of all publications and 74.40% 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.

Contributions to Forensic Science

While the Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment focuses on a wide range of topics in the field of Psychology and Social Work, it's important to acknowledge its contributions to other disciplines like Forensic Science. The research studies on social environment, social psychology and developmental psychology can have profound influences on the field of forensic science. A deeper and holistic understanding of human behavior - a result of these studies - can help forensic scientists in various ways, such as in understanding the psyche of a criminal, contributing in solving crimes, formulating rehabilitation plans, and so on. For those looking to enter into the field of Forensic Science in Florida, it's vital to uncover the intersectionality of these disciplines and understand how the principles of human behavior can be applied in the field. One good way to start would be pursuing a forensic science degree in Florida. For more information on how to transition into this exciting career path, check our article on how to become a forensic scientist in florida. This amalgamation of disciplines reiterates the fact that the boundaries of knowledge are constantly expanding and intersecting, creating new opportunities for learning and development. So whether you're a researcher, a student, or a professional in the field, understanding the contribution of these research studies to the field of forensic science will only enhance your knowledge and broaden your perspective.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19-related fears, stress and depression in adolescents: The role of loneliness and relational closeness to online friends

    (2022)
    16 Citations
  • Gender social roles: A cross-cultural comparison

    Fauzia Naz;Richard O. de Visser;Mamoona Mushtaq

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Dynamic interdependence of advice seeking, loaning, and recovery characteristics in recovery homes

    Leonard A. Jason;Gabrielle Lynch;Ted Bobak;John M. Light

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Civilian perceptions of police: A thematic analysis of non-physical encounters with law enforcement

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Socioeconomic position and physical and mental health among middle-aged and older adults: Cross-sectional and longitudinal results from a national community sample in Thailand

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Depression among underserved rural and urban caregivers of Latinas with breast cancer

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Understanding spiritual assessment and intervention in China: A roadmap for addressing client spirituality in an ethical and professional manner

    David R. Hodge;David R. Hodge

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Gender role beliefs and wellbeing among young adults in Pakistan and the United Kingdom: Testing a multiple moderator model

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Event centrality of the COVID-19 outbreak and depressive symptoms in nurses and the general population: The mediating role of social connectedness

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • The relationship between emotion regulation and sustainable leadership: The mediating role of social safeness

    (2024)
    2 Citations

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