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Longitudinal and Life Course Studies
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Longitudinal and Life Course Studies

Published by: Bristol University Press

https://www.llcsjournal.org/index.php/llcs

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 945 23 21 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 72
Documents by Best Scientists*: 61
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 23
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.382
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Longitudinal and life course studies?

The topics of Developmental psychology, Life course approach, Demography, Cohort and Gerontology are the focal point of discussions in Longitudinal and life course studies. The studies in Developmental psychology featured incorporate elements of Cognitive development, Cognition, Longitudinal study, Association (psychology) and Millennium Cohort Study (United States). The in-depth study on Longitudinal study also explores topics in the intersecting field of Data collection.

Social inequality and Demographic economics are some topics wherein Life course approach research discussed in Longitudinal and life course studies have an impact. It features Demographic economics research that overlaps with concepts in Unemployment. Demography research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Socioeconomic status, Cohort study, Birth cohort and Educational attainment.

It focuses on Cohort research which is adjacent to topics in Mental health. The journal aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Context (language use) and Social psychology. Social psychology study tackled is connected to the field of Social mobility.

  • Developmental psychology (25.71%)
  • Life course approach (25.14%)
  • Demography (16.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The HILDA Survey: a case study in the design and development of a successful household panel study (198 citations)
  • Understanding Society: design overview (130 citations)
  • The Panel Study of Income Dynamics: Overview, Recent Innovations, and Potential for Life Course Research. (121 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Longitudinal and life course studies:

The most cited publications mainly deal with areas of study such as Developmental psychology, Longitudinal study, Life course approach, Demography and Data collection. The studies on Developmental psychology discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Cognitive development, Cognition, Psychosocial, Educational attainment and Cohort. The study of Life course approach in the most cited papers encompasses disciplines such as Child development, as well as fields such as Human development (humanity), Panel Study of Income Dynamics, Relational database and Economic growth, all of which overlap with one another.

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

  • World War II
  • Statistics
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Demographic economics, Demography, Life course approach, Developmental psychology and Higher education. The Demographic economics studies in the journal expound on topics in

  • Tracking (education), which have a strong connection to Affect (psychology), Social inequality and Applied psychology,
  • Secondary level that intertwine with fields like Subject (philosophy), Socioeconomic status and Unemployment.. While Demography is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Cohort effect, Cohort study, Cohort, Imputation (statistics) and Attendance.

Topics in Life course approach were tackled in line with various other fields like Economic growth, Childlessness, Phd students, Medical education and Survival analysis. The concepts on Developmental psychology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Quantile and Association (psychology). Issues in Higher education were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Vocational education, Modernization theory, Status attainment and Human capital.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Little and large: methodological reflections from two qualitative longitudinal policy studies on welfare conditionality (4 citations)
  • Social origins, tracking and occupational attainment in Italy (2 citations)
  • Interviewing adolescents through time: balancing continuity and flexibility in a qualitative longitudinal study (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.

The top authors publishing in Longitudinal and life course studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Heather Joshi (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Bynner (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ingrid Schoon (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvey Goldstein (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael E. J. Wadsworth (8 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 Longitudinal and life course studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University College London (36 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Institute of Education (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Bristol (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Essex (12 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, 2.38% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.51% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 34.15% of all publications and 41.46% 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.

Understanding The Importance of Education and Licensing in Psychology

It’s crucial to understand the role education and licensure plays in the field of psychology, particularly as it relates to longitudinal and life course studies. A strong educational background is the foundation for executing quality research and interpreting data responsibly, while licensure ensures the research is conducted by qualified individuals who adhere to a set of professional standards. Undoubtedly, the type of education and the licensing requirements could change depending on the region. In Nebraska, for instance, the process of becoming a licensed psychologist is meticulous and involves a solid foundation in education. The licensing process in Nebraska begins with acquiring a PhD or PsyD from an accredited institution, followed by post-doctoral experience in the relevant field, and finally, passing the national and state jurisprudence licensing exams. Once these milestones are hit and the license is acquired, it permits the individual to practice psychology in Nebraska and also adds credibility to any research conducted. To view the detailed licensing requirements in Nebraska, the article psychologist education requirements Nebraska delves deep into the specifics of licensure in the state, ensuring prospective psychologists know exactly what educational and professional steps to take to begin their careers. Professional recognition and ethical standards are paramount in the field of psychology and licensure helps ensure these standards are met, guaranteeing that research conducted, such as the longitudinal and life course studies discussed, is of the highest quality.

Top Publications

  • The Australian and New Zealand Intergenerational Cohort Consortium: a study protocol for investigating mental health and well-being across generations

    Craig A Olsson;Elizabeth Spry;Primrose Letcher;Helena M McAnally

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Early-life circumstances and the risk of function-limiting long-term conditions in later life

    Matthew H. Iveson;Chris Dibben;Ian J. Deary

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Incongruence between parental and adolescent educational aspirations hinders academic attainment

    Ingrid Schoon;Kaspar Burger

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Neighbourhood deprivation and child behaviour across childhood and adolescence

    Eirini Flouri;Emily Midouhas;Marta Francesconi

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Socio-demographic and maternal health indicators of inhibitory control in preschool age children: evidence from Growing Up in New Zealand

    Jude Buckley;Elizabeth R. Peterson;Lisa Underwood;Stephanie D’Souza

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Recruitment and retention of participants in longitudinal studies after a natural disaster

    Geraldine F.H. McLeod;L. John Horwood;Brian A. Darlow;Joseph M. Boden

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • How do grandparents’ and parents’ educational attainments influence parents’ educational expectations for children?

    Jeylan T. Mortimer;Mark Lee

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Perceived discrimination in the workplace and mental health from early adulthood to midlife

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • A study protocol for community implementation of a new mental health monitoring system spanning early childhood to young adulthood

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Developmental Perspectives on Transitions at Age 60: Individuals Navigating Across the Lifespan (TRAILS) – latest data collection in a longitudinal JYLS study

    (2024)
    5 Citations

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