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| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science | 292 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Psychology | 594 | 66 | 59 | 11 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 1243 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
The topics of Social psychology, Politics, Ideology, Context (language use) and Social change are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The concepts on Social psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Collective action and Perception. Most of the Collective action studies addressed also intersect with Social movement.
Some problems in Politics that were presented in Journal of Social and Political Psychology overlapped with concepts under Social science, Gender studies and Political economy. The study on Gender studies presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Narrative. Many of the studies tackled connect Social change with a similar field of study like Public relations.
In addition to Political psychology research, Journal of Social and Political Psychology aims to explore topics under Social psychology (sociology) and Community psychology. The presented research on Social psychology (sociology) deals specifically with Cultural psychology but it also addresses topics in Peace psychology. The research on Ingroups and outgroups discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Outgroup.
The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Politics, Prejudice, Social change and Ideology. The most cited articles explore themes in Social psychology like Social psychology (sociology) and link them with other fields of study like Practical implications. Issues in Politics were discussed in the journal articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Complex system, Cognitive science and Computational sociology.
The objective of Journal of Social and Political Psychology is to combine knowledge in the areas of Social psychology, Politics, Collective action, Ideology and Political economy. While work presented in Journal of Social and Political Psychology provided substantial information on Social psychology, it also covered topics in Social dominance orientation and Immigration. In Journal of Social and Political Psychology, Social change and Criminology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Politics research.
The journal addresses concerns in the field of Collective action by exploring it in line with topics in Social identity theory which intersect with Racism, Religious identity, Blasphemy and Subversion subjects. The studies in Ideology featured incorporate elements of Dark triad, Psychopathy, Political violence, Narcissism and Respondent. It focuses on Political economy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Relative deprivation, Relation (history of concept), Empowerment, Neoliberalism and Populism.
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 Social and Political Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:
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 Social and Political Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:
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.
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, 3.45% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 28.57% of all publications and 46.43% were from other institutions.
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.
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.
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:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
For aspiring scholars passionate in the fields of social and political psychology, a well-rounded understanding of these sectors is essential to developing a thriving and successful career. The Journal of Social and Political Psychology is a reputable source packed with research studies and conceptual discussions, providing an ideal platform for understanding current topics and issues in this field. Moreover, delving into the specialized research areas in this journal may aid those who aim to publish their future studies.
As a potential scholar in Social and Political Psychology, you must first attain a strong academic background in psychology or similar disciplines. Pursuing higher education, such as a Masters or Doctorates degree, in these subjects, can equip you with the necessary theoretical knowledge and research skills. You should also aim to get published in reputable journals to establish your presence in the academic community.
Aside from these, developing practical skills and gaining work experience can further strengthen your expertise and credibility in Social and Political Psychology. This could mean working directly in fields that intersect with social and political psychology or engaging in internships and volunteer work relevant to these areas. One such career that incorporates the principles of social and political psychology is librarian work, where you can assist in research work and advocate for information accessibility. You can find out more about how to follow this career path by reading our guide on how to become a librarian in Vermont.
In conclusion, becoming a scholar in social and political psychology involves a mix of solid academic foundation, relevant work experience, and active participation in the scholarly discourse. Through consistent learning and hard work, you can carve a fulfilling career in this field and make significant contributions to its development.
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