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Journal of Humanistic Psychology
H-index 11

Journal of Humanistic Psychology

0022-1678

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 624 37 47 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 49
Documents by Best Scientists*: 57
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 48
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.622
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Humanistic Psychology?

Journal of Humanistic Psychology investigates studies in Epistemology, Psychotherapist, Social psychology, Psychoanalysis and Humanistic psychology. It holds forums on Epistemology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Humanism and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The journal focuses on Psychotherapist research which is adjacent to topics in Clinical psychology.

The study on Social psychology featured in the journal expounds on the topic of Self-actualization in particular.

  • Epistemology (23.02%)
  • Psychotherapist (16.52%)
  • Social psychology (15.63%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Reflective Learning Key to Learning from Experience (694 citations)
  • Toward a Humanistic-Phenomenological Spirituality Definition, Description, and Measurement (583 citations)
  • The transitional experience: An alternative view of culture shock. (576 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Humanistic Psychology:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Epistemology, Social psychology, Psychotherapist, Humanistic psychology and Humanism. The Epistemology study tackled in the published articles is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. While Social psychology is the focus of the journal articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Existentialism and Meaning (existential).

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Epistemology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Humanistic Psychology generally zeroes in on subjects such as Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapist, Epistemology, Existentialism and Humanistic psychology. Issues in Psychoanalysis were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Empathy, Narrative, Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Film director. Psychotherapist research featured in Journal of Humanistic Psychology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Qualitative research, Interpretative phenomenological analysis and Psilocybin.

The studies in Existential therapy under the umbrella field of Existentialism overlap with concepts in Pandemic, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. Journal of Humanistic Psychology focuses on Humanistic psychology research as part of the broader topic of Humanism. The concepts on Analytical psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Archetype and Collective unconscious.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Intrinsic Learning Goals of Elementary School Students, in Their Own Words: (47 citations)
  • Terror Management Theory and the COVID-19 Pandemic (36 citations)
  • Centering at the Margins: Critical Community Resilience Praxis: (23 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 Humanistic Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tom Greening (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Henry Winthrop (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Edward Hoffman (19 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kirk J. Schneider (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carl R. Rogers (17 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 Humanistic Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Saybrook University (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of West Georgia (28 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Irvine (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yeshiva University (15 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • California Institute of Integral Studies (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than 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, 13.28% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.72% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.21% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.02% of all publications and 54.05% 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 Humanistic Psychology

A degree in Humanistic Psychology opens a variety of career paths in various fields including therapy, academia, human services, healthcare, and research. One such career opportunity lies in the realm of school psychology. School psychologists focus on the psychological aspects affecting education and learning methodologies in schools. They work with educators, parents, and students to foster an environment conducive to learning and development. In the context of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, you find varied studies and research related to Epistemology, Social Psychology, and Psychotherapist field that can be highly relevant for a school psychologist. Understanding the psychological theories and principles and applying them in the school system can help develop programs to improve student performance, behavior, mental health, and well-being. For instance, if you are based in Kansas and wish to become a school psychologist, you can enhance your understanding of the intricacies of the role through the research presented in the journal. To get started with your journey in the field, follow the complete guide on how to become a school psychologist in Kansas. This guide will provide a comprehensive roadmap including the necessary educational qualifications, required work experience, certifications, and the potential job outlook. Remember, embarking on a career in humanistic psychology, just like any other profession, requires dedication, commitment, continuous growth and learning. Leveraging the wealth of knowledge available in resources like Journal of Humanistic Psychology and others will enhance your understanding and skills, positioning you for success in your chosen career path.

Top Publications

  • Terror Management Theory and the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Tom Pyszczynski;McKenzie Lockett;Jeff Greenberg;Sheldon Solomon

    (2021)
    283 Citations
  • Work and Unemployment in the Time of COVID-19: The Existential Experience of Loss and Fear

    David L. Blustein;Paige A. Guarino

    (2020)
    147 Citations
  • A Qualitative Exploration of Relational Ethical Challenges and Practices in Psychedelic Healing

    William Brennan;Margo A. Jackson;Katherine MacLean;Joseph G. Ponterotto

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Meaning in Life and Substance Use

    Matthew Csabonyi;Lisa J. Phillips

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Classic Psychedelic Use and Mechanisms of Mental Health: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Spirituality and Emotion Processing on Symptoms of Anxiety, Depressed Mood, and Disordered Eating in a Community Sample:

    Adele Lafrance;Erin Strahan;Brian M. Bird;Michelle St. Pierre

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • How Personal Transformation Occurs Following a Single Peak Experience in Nature: A Phenomenological Account:

    Lia Naor;Ofra Mayseless

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Beliefs in Free Will Versus Determinism: Search for Meaning Mediates the Life Scheme–Depressive Symptom Link:

    P. F. Jonah Li;Y. Joel Wong

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Authenticity Is Correlated With Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

    Ornella Tohme;Stephen Joseph

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Conditional Regard, Self-Concept, and Relational Authenticity: Revisiting Some Key Rogerian Concepts Cross-Culturally, Through Multilevel Modeling:

    Martin F. Lynch;Martin F. Lynch;Martin F. Lynch;Kennon M. Sheldon;Kennon M. Sheldon

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • A Theory on Reports of Constructive (Real) and Illusory Posttraumatic Growth

    Michaela Boerner;Stephen Joseph;David Murphy

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal