Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research

Top Research Topics at Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Social work, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Social psychology and Psychiatry. It explores issues in Social work which can be linked to other research areas like Psychological intervention, Applied psychology and Public relations. The journal facilitates discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Intervention (counseling), Mental health, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Confirmatory factor analysis.

Confirmatory factor analysis research discussed in it aim to provide more information in the subject of Scale (social sciences).

• Social work (22.10%)
• Clinical psychology (19.14%)
• Developmental psychology (13.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Author Guidelines for Reporting Scale Development and Validation Results in the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research (223 citations)
• Suppressor Variables in Social Work Research: Ways to Identify in Multiple Regression Models (129 citations)
• Linking Socioeconomic Status to the Academic Achievement of Mexican American Youth Through Parent Involvement in Education (62 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research:

The published papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Social work, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychological intervention and Psychometrics. The most cited publications help close the divide between two different fields of study: Social work and Social Welfare. While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Mental health, Psychiatry and Empathy.

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

• Statistics
• Social psychology
• Mental health

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Social work, Clinical psychology, Public relations, Mental health and Criminology. Social work research featured in Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Developmental psychology and Social psychology, Organizational commitment. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Intervention (counseling) and Depression (differential diagnoses).

In addition to Mental health research, it aims to explore topics under Perception, Gerontology and Environmental health.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The Perspective of Social Workers on Functioning for Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Delphi Study (3 citations)
• Victimization and psychological wellbeing among sexual and gender minority emerging adults: Testing the moderating role of emotional comfort from companion animals (3 citations)
• Using the JD-R Model to Predict the Organizational Outcomes of Social Workers in Guangzhou, China (2 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Eric Rice (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Mark W. Fraser (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
• William R. Nugent (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Kimberly Bender (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• James Jaccard (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Arizona State University (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Washington University in St. Louis (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Southern California (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Washington (8 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, 93.59% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 40.00% of all publications and 20.00% 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 and Pathways in School Psychology in Missouri

While the journal covers a range of topics related to psychology and social work research, many of its readers and contributors might be interested in practical applications of these studies, particularly in the field of school psychology. A career in school psychology can be incredibly rewarding, allowing professionals to apply their knowledge and skills in developmental and social psychology, mental health, and intervention strategies to help students thrive in educational settings.

For those who are interested in exploring this career path further, it's important to understand the educational and professional requirements to become a school psychologist. For instance, in Missouri, a master's degree in school psychology is the minimum education required, though some roles might require a specialist or doctoral degree. Additional requirements typically include supervised internships or practicum experiences and state licensure or certification.

As for the duration, it usually takes six to seven years to become a school psychologist, including an undergraduate degree. The specific timeline, however, can vary based on factors such as the level of degree pursued, the pace at which you complete your study, and licensure requirements. In addition, some programs might include a one-year internship, which can be completed during the course of your studies. For a comprehensive guide on the process, take a look at our resource on how long does it take to become a school psychologist in Missouri.

Whether you're newly considering this career path, already pursuing your degree, or even already established in the field, keeping up-to-date with the latest research and developments in areas covered by the Journal of The Society for Social Work and Research can be highly beneficial in enriching your practice and making a positive impact in your school community.