Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences

Top Research Topics at Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences?

Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences mostly deals with topics like Gerontology, Developmental psychology, Cognition, Demography and Clinical psychology. The Gerontology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Social support, Socioeconomic status, Ethnic group and Activities of daily living. The studies in Social support featured incorporate elements of Interpersonal relationship and Social network.

The research on Developmental psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Longitudinal study, Perception and Social psychology, Affect (psychology). The journal explores issues in Cognition which can be linked to other research areas like Cognitive psychology and Dementia, Cognitive decline. While work presented in Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences provided substantial information on Demography, it also covered topics in Life course approach and Cohort.

While the journal focused on Clinical psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Mental health and Depression (differential diagnoses). The journal explores the study of Depression (differential diagnoses) to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Psychiatry.

• Gerontology (32.34%)
• Developmental psychology (30.82%)
• Cognition (19.58%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Cumulative Advantage/Disadvantage and the Life Course: Cross-Fertilizing Age and Social Science Theory (1068 citations)
• Associations of Stressors and Uplifts of Caregiving With Caregiver Burden and Depressive Mood: A Meta-Analysis (804 citations)
• Self-Ratings of Health: Do they also Predict change in Functional Ability? (760 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences:

The journal publications facilitate discussions on Gerontology, Developmental psychology, Cognition, Social support and Demography. Quality of life (healthcare), Activities of daily living, Mental health, Socioeconomic status and Ethnic group are some topics wherein Gerontology research discussed in the published papers has an impact. The most cited publications hold forums on Cognition that merge themes from other disciplines such as Cognitive psychology and Clinical psychology.

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

• Law
• Cognition
• Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Gerontology, Demography, Developmental psychology, Cognition and Health and Retirement Study are the subjects of interest in the journal. The study of Gerontology encompasses disciplines such as Loneliness, as well as fields such as Social isolation and Depression (differential diagnoses), all of which overlap with one another. The work on Demography tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Health equity, Socioeconomic status, Logistic regression and Life course approach.

Topics in Developmental psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Context (language use), Longitudinal study, Affect (psychology), Association (psychology) and Social support. Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences facilitates discussions on Cognition that incorporate concepts from other fields like Dementia and Cognitive decline. Clinical psychology, Ethnic group and Spouse are some topics wherein Health and Retirement Study research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• "We Are Staying at Home." Association of Self-perceptions of Aging, Personal and Family Resources, and Loneliness With Psychological Distress During the Lock-Down Period of COVID-19 (166 citations)
• Aging in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Avoiding Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Solidarity. (155 citations)
• Loneliness and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study among Dutch older adults. (119 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 Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

• Karen L. Fingerman (40 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Neal Krause (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Steven H. Zarit (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Vicki A. Freedman (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• David M. Almeida (27 papers) published 1 paper 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Michigan (225 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Pennsylvania State University (162 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Southern California (112 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (83 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Texas at Austin (76 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 6 more than 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.67% of all publications and 37.00% 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 Pathways in Gerontology and Psychology

In addition to the top research areas, it's important to consider how this can translate into a career path for those interested in gerontology and psychology. Working in these fields typically requires advanced degree and licensure to practice professionally. For aspiring psychologists who have a particular interest in gerontology, it's crucial to consider the licensure requirements specific to their region. Each state or country will have different criteria and processes. For instance, if you're based in New Mexico or considering relocation there, understanding the requisite steps is vital for planning your career trajectory. To support your research, we've compiled a guide on how to be a psychologist in New Mexico. This resource provides an overview of the required educational qualifications, exams, internships, and any additional certifications necessary. Remember, choosing a profession is a significant life decision. Arm yourself with the most relevant and up-to-date information to ensure the path you carve is rewarding, fulfilling, and in sync with your passion and skills.