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Journal of Pediatric Psychology
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology

0146-8693

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/jpepsy

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 190 196 294 25
Medicine 1582 50 72 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 270
Documents by Best Scientists*: 321
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 143
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.052
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Pediatric Psychology?

Journal of Pediatric Psychology generally zeroes in on subjects such as Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, El Niño and Psychological intervention. The research on Developmental psychology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Social relation, Cognition, Social environment and Coping (psychology). Journal of Pediatric Psychology explores research in Coping (psychology) and the adjacent study of Social support.

While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychosocial, Injury prevention, Intervention (counseling) and Anxiety. Journal of Pediatric Psychology focused on Intervention (counseling) research but expanded to cover Randomized controlled trial. The Psychiatry works featured in Journal of Pediatric Psychology incorporate elements from Occupational safety and health, Suicide prevention and MEDLINE.

Physical therapy and Disease are some topics wherein El Niño research discussed in the journal have an impact. The Psychological intervention research presented in the journal explores the relationship between Pediatric psychology and the closely related topic of Applied psychology. The journal links adjacent topics like Psychometrics with Test validity.

  • Developmental psychology (30.77%)
  • Clinical psychology (29.25%)
  • Psychiatry (19.89%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Post-hoc Probing of Significant Moderational and Mediational Effects in Studies of Pediatric Populations (1609 citations)
  • How to Select, Calculate, and Interpret Effect Sizes (827 citations)
  • The Development and Validation of the Children’s Hope Scale (808 citations)

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

The most cited publications investigate studies in Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, El Niño, Psychiatry and Coping (psychology). The Developmental psychology research presented in the most cited articles focuses mostly on Social relation and, on occasion, topics in Peer group. While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Occupational safety and health.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Pediatric Psychology mainly tackles studies in Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Psychological intervention, Mental health and Psychosocial. Clinical psychology research is concerned with Distress in particular. Intervention (counseling) studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Psychiatry.

It explores issues in Psychological intervention which can be linked to other research areas like Demography, Asthma and Family medicine. It focuses on Mental health but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Developmental psychology, Context (language use) and Public health. The concepts on Developmental psychology presented in Journal of Pediatric Psychology can also apply to other research fields, including Longitudinal study, Spina bifida and Perception.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Sleep and Psychological Difficulties in Italian School-Age Children During COVID-19 Lockdown. (12 citations)
  • COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales: Factor Structure and Initial Psychometrics. (9 citations)
  • Families With Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders During COVID-19: A Scoping Review. (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 Pediatric Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Grayson N. Holmbeck (74 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Dennis Drotar (54 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dennis Drotar (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tonya M. Palermo (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael C. Roberts (48 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 Pediatric Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (192 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (164 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Kansas (106 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (102 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Case Western Reserve University (101 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, 1.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.81% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.19% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.57% of all publications and 32.43% 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 Pediatric Psychology

While the Journal of Pediatric Psychology serves as an excellent resource for current researchers and academics in the field of pediatric psychology, it is also immensely valuable for those considering a career in this field. The journal's insights into key research areas and trending topics can help aspirants understand the scope and future of pediatric psychology. Emerging professionals can explore several career paths within the realm of pediatric psychology. One can choose to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), which is a globally recognized credential in applied behavior analysis. BCBAs work in a variety of health settings such as schools, clinics, and hospitals, and often work with children with behavioral challenges, including those diagnosed with autism. The rigorous training and certification process include completion of an approved graduate degree, acquisition of supervised practical experience, and passing a comprehensive exam. For those interested in exploring career opportunities in pediatric psychology, the process of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in states like Idaho could be a worthwhile pursuit. For detailed information on this career path, readers can refer to the article on how to become a board certified behavior analyst in Idaho. The path to becoming a BCBA opens up exciting opportunities in pediatric psychology and allows one to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With the increasing demand for BCBAs all across the US, it presents a promising career path for aspiring psychologists. The wealth of research and developments featured in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology remain invaluable in guiding students and professionals toward fulfilling careers in pediatric psychology. They not only provide a wealth of knowledge but also influence the avenues for future research and applications in pediatric psychology, thus shaping the professional journeys of those dedicated to improving child mental health.

Top Publications

  • Child and Family Outcomes Following Pandemics: A Systematic Review and Recommendations on COVID-19 Policies.

    Vanessa C Fong;Grace Iarocci

    (2020)
    183 Citations
  • COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales: Factor Structure and Initial Psychometrics.

    Anne E Kazak;Anne E Kazak;Melissa Alderfer;Melissa Alderfer;Paul T Enlow;Paul T Enlow;Amanda M Lewis

    (2021)
    110 Citations
  • Teacher Versus Parent Informant Measurement Invariance of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

    Aja Louise Murray;Lydia Gabriela Speyer;Hildigunnur Anna Hall;Sara Valdebenito

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Parents’ Self-Reported Psychological Impacts of COVID-19: Associations With Parental Burnout, Child Behavior, and Income

    (2021)
    72 Citations
  • Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Anxiety and Depression in Youth With Epilepsy.

    Amelia J Scott;Louise Sharpe;Max Loomes;Milena Gandy

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Health-Related Quality of Life of Young People With and Without Chronic Conditions.

    Martin Pinquart

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Be My Safe Haven: Parent-Child Relationships and Emotional Health During COVID-19.

    Jordan Bate;Phoebe T Pham;Jessica L Borelli

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • "There's Nothing Wrong With You": Pain-Related Stigma in Adolescents With Chronic Pain.

    (2021)
    49 Citations

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