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Journal of Youth Development
H-index 8

Journal of Youth Development

2325-4009

Published by: University of Pittsburgh

https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 805 31 23 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 28
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 12
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.417
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Youth Development?

The concepts of Positive Youth Development, Public relations, Medical education, Social psychology and Pedagogy are tackled in the journal. Journal of Youth Development features research on Positive Youth Development in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Developmental psychology. Developmental psychology research discussed connects with the study of Clinical psychology.

The research on Public relations featured in Journal of Youth Development combines topics in other fields like Professional development and Field (Bourdieu). The Medical education works featured in Journal of Youth Development incorporate elements from Quality (business) and Focus group. Curriculum and Life skills are all aspects of Pedagogy discussed in Journal of Youth Development.

It connects research in Life skills with the related topic of Skill development.

  • Positive Youth Development (46.30%)
  • Public relations (28.66%)
  • Medical education (20.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Emerging Adulthood: Theory, Assessment and Application (154 citations)
  • Positive Youth Development: Processes, Programs, and Problematics (90 citations)
  • Hispanics and Health Care in the United States: Access, Information and Knowledge (81 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Youth Development:

The main points discussed in the published papers deal with Positive Youth Development, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Pedagogy and Focus group. While Positive Youth Development is the focus of the published papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Accreditation, Medical education and Public relations. The works on Developmental psychology tackled in the most cited papers bring together disciplines like Out of school and Marital status.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Management

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Positive Youth Development, Public relations, Process (engineering), Medical education and Applied psychology. It addresses concerns in Positive Youth Development which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Curriculum, Youth engagement, Thriving, Program evaluation and Sample (statistics). Topics in Public relations explored in Journal of Youth Development were investigated in conjunction with research in Youth voice, Inclusion (education), Focus group and Empowerment.

The research on Process (engineering) tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Social psychology and Equity (finance). The studies in Medical education featured incorporate elements of Workforce, Consistency (negotiation), Institution, Teamwork and Skill development. Journal of Youth Development explores topics in Applied psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Social emotional learning, Sample size determination, Regression and ACROSS Project.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Measuring Adolescent Participation: Results from a Qualitative Pretest in Cote D’Ivoire and Indonesia (1 citations)
  • Deconstructing the Role of Adult Facilitators in Research Led by Young People (1 citations)
  • Positive Youth Development in Senegal: A Case Study of 4-H Senegal (1 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 Youth Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard M. Lerner (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mary E. Arnold (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lynne M. Borden (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rosemary V. Barnett (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Patricia A. Dawson (10 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 Youth Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Minnesota (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Oregon State University (36 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ohio State University (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tufts University (25 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 13.95% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.51% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.32% of all publications and 43.24% 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 Paths in Youth Development Research

For those interested in youth development and nurturing a career in one of the aforementioned research topics, numerous paths can be followed. One promising career opportunity lies in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This role primarily involves the development and implementation of quality improvement programs in various settings such as clinics, schools, or homes, focusing on the behavior patterns and life skills of individuals. In Illinois, specifically, becoming a BCBA involves obtaining a master's degree in psychology or a related field, gaining practical experience, passing a national certification examination, and acquiring state licensure. However, many prospective behavior analysts may wonder how to balance these requirements with their current commitments. One solution is to pursue an online path which provides increased accessibility and flexibility to learning. To help with this, we provide a detailed guide on how to become a bcba in Illinois online which provides comprehensive information from picking viable online programs to preparing for the certification exam. In conclusion, carving a career in youth development research, specifically as a BCBA, can provide excellent opportunities to make a substantial difference in young lives. It can be a gratifying choice for those passionate about the positive growth and development of youth.

Top Publications

  • Process Evaluations of Positive Youth Development Programmes for Disadvantaged Young People: A Systematic Review

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Positive Youth Development: Parental Warmth, Values, and Prosocial Behavior in 11 Cultural Groups

    Concetta Pastorelli;Antonio Zuffianò;Jennifer E. Lansford;Eriona Thartori

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Promoting Personal Growth in Young People Experiencing Homelessness Through an Outdoors-Based Program

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Hands Up, Now What?: Black Families’ Reactions to Racial Socialization Interventions

    Riana Elyse Anderson;Isha Metzger;Kimberly Applewhite;Broderick Sawyer

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • It’s About Time: Staff Support Contacts and Mentor Volunteer Experiences

    Thomas E. Keller;Alison L. Drew;Hyuny Clark-Shim;Renée Spencer

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Enhancing the International Study of Positive Youth Development: Process, Specificity, and the Sample Case of Character Virtues

    Richard M. Lerner;Pamela Jervis;Marc H. Bornstein

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Determinants of Motivation for Mentoring Among Adults Volunteering to Mentor Youth

    Miriam Miranda-Díaz;Hyuny Clark-Shim;Thomas E. Keller;Renée Spencer

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Longitudinal Research About, and Program Evaluations of, Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Methodological Issues and Options

    Richard M. Lerner;Jonathan M. Tirrell;Patricia K. Gansert;Jacqueline V. Lerner

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Effects of an After-School Program Focused on Physical Activity and Social–Emotional Learning

    Caitlin Olive;Bryan A. McCullick;Phillip Tomporowski;Karen Lux Gaudreault

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Advancing Academic Pathways for Building Capacity in the Youth Development Profession

    William H. Quinn;Barry A. Garst;Edmond P. Bowers;Kayla L. Weston

    (2020)
    7 Citations

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