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Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 477 84 94 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 107
Documents by Best Scientists*: 107
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 124
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.756
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology?

The aim of Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology is to expand the discussion of research in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Athletes, Clinical psychology and Cognitive psychology. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology holds forums on Social psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Structural equation modeling, Applied psychology and Perception. Developmental psychology research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Anxiety, Cognition, Affect (psychology) and Competence (human resources).

Studies on Athletes discussed in it link to the field of Coaching.

  • Social psychology (40.18%)
  • Developmental psychology (28.17%)
  • Athletes (16.94%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Meta-Analytic Review of the Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior in Physical Activity: Predictive Validity and the Contribution of Additional Variables (1253 citations)
  • Toward a New Measure of Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, and Amotivation in Sports: The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS) (1121 citations)
  • The Physical Self-Perception Profile: Development and preliminary validation (915 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology:

Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Athletes, Perception and Anxiety are the main subjects of interest in the most cited articles. In addition to Social psychology research, the journal papers aim to explore topics under Physical education and Applied psychology. The journal articles focus on Developmental psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Confirmatory factor analysis, Amotivation, Intrinsic motivation and Cognition.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Cognitive psychology, Pandemic and Social psychology. The journal facilitates the exploration of 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak in relation to the fields of Criminology, League and Clinical psychology. In it, Cognition and Mindfulness meditation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cognitive psychology research.

The journal explores Pandemic to see how it intertwines with other fields like Psychiatry and Athletes. The journal focused on Social psychology research but expanded to cover Well-being. The study on Well-being presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Self-compassion.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Inhibitory Control Across Athletic Expertise and Its Relationship With Sport Performance (4 citations)
  • When It HIITs, You Feel No Pain: Psychological and Psychophysiological Effects of Respite–Active Music in High-Intensity Interval Training (3 citations)
  • The Effects of Aerobic Versus Cognitively Demanding Exercise Interventions on Executive Functioning in School-Aged Children: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. (3 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 Sport & Exercise Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nikos Ntoumanis (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Albert V. Carron (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Martyn Standage (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Herbert W. Marsh (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ben Jackson (23 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 Sport & Exercise Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Birmingham (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alberta (30 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Loughborough University (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ghent University (21 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, 31.08% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.65% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 29.41% of all publications and 47.06% 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.

Exploring Careers in Sport & Exercise Psychology

For those inspired by the research topics explored within the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, it's interesting to note that the same themes are deeply ingrained within the professional field of sport and exercise psychology. It's an ever-evolving field with rigorous licensure requirements designed to ensure professionals are equipped to help athletes overcome psychological hurdles and enhance their performance. For instance, becoming a sport psychologist in Illinois requires meeting the specific licensure requirements set forth by the state. These requirements may encompass accredited education, supervised professional experience, and successful completion of a licensure examination. For a detailed understanding of these requirements, one can visit how to be a psychologist in Illinois. Sport psychologists often find themselves working in diverse environments, including schools, sports teams, hospitals, and private practice. The strategies employed by these psychologists are rooted in the principles and methods of psychology, applied within the context of sport and exercise. They may work closely with athletes helping them to navigate stress, cope with pressure, and reach their highest potential. The research within the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology reflects this multifaceted area of practice. Therefore, the inspiring readers considering a career in this promising field are encouraged to use the resources available for gathering knowledge and improving their understanding while they meet the professional licensure requirements. They can leverage the studies, research, and discussions featured in the journal to broaden their knowledge base and develop a nuanced understanding of the field.

Top Publications

  • Adolescent sport participation and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Michael J. Panza;Scott Graupensperger;Jennifer P. Agans;Isabelle Doré

    (2020)
    161 Citations
  • A Moral Intervention Reduces Doping Likelihood in British and Greek Athletes: Evidence From a Cluster Randomized Control Trial.

    Maria Kavussanu;Philip Hurst;Mariya Yukhymenko-Lescroart;Evangelos Galanis

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Associations Between Physical Activity Enjoyment and Age-Related Decline in Physical Activity in Children-Results From a Longitudinal Within-Person Study.

    Petra Haas;Chih-Hsiang Yang;Genevieve F Dunton

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Autonomy-Supportive Teaching Enhances Prosocial and Reduces Antisocial Behavior via Classroom Climate and Psychological Needs: A Multilevel Randomized Control Intervention.

    (2023)
    28 Citations
  • The Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Program on the Incidence of Injuries in Young Male Soccer Players

    Aynollah Naderi;Fatemeh Shaabani;Hassan Gharayagh Zandi;Luís Calmeiro

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • The Effects of Aerobic Versus Cognitively Demanding Exercise Interventions on Executive Functioning in School-Aged Children : A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

    Anna Meijer;Marsh Königs;Irene M J van der Fels;Chris Visscher

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology

    (2023)
    25 Citations
  • The Effect of an Integrated Neurofeedback and Biofeedback Training Intervention on Ice Hockey Shooting Performance.

    Sommer Christie;Maurizio Bertollo;Penny Werthner

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Relationships Between Physical Activity, Boredom Proneness, and Subjective Well-Being Among U.K. Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Experiences With Social Participation in Group Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults.

    Chantelle Zimmer;Meghan H McDonough;Jennifer Hewson;Ann Toohey

    (2021)
    19 Citations

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