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Media Psychology
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Media Psychology

1521-3269

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hmep20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 467 37 49 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 53
Documents by Best Scientists*: 67
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 99
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.594
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Media Psychology?

The journal explores disciplines such as Social psychology, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Injury prevention and Computer security. Affect (psychology) is a major topic of Social psychology research. The research topics discussed in Media Psychology include Human factors and ergonomics as well as Occupational safety and health.

Media Psychology investigates Narrative research which frequently intersects with Persuasion. Cognition research discussed connects with the study of Cognitive psychology. The Cognitive psychology study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Arousal.

  • Social psychology (57.04%)
  • Suicide prevention (18.84%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (17.43%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Social Cognitive Theory of Mass Communication (2185 citations)
  • Parasocial Interaction: A Review of the Literature and a Model for Future Research (581 citations)
  • Development and validation of a game addiction scale for adolescents (580 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Media Psychology:

The most cited articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Computer security and Injury prevention. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Social psychology, it also covers topics in Perception and Narrative. The Computer security research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on Cognitive psychology and, on occasion, topics in Arousal and Cognition.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • The Internet

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Social psychology, Social media, Cognitive psychology, Developmental psychology and Applied psychology. The work on Social psychology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Elite and Sexual objectification. Some problems in Social media that were presented in Media Psychology overlapped with concepts under Negative association, Association (psychology), Abstinence, Clinical psychology and Communication theory.

It explores topics in Cognitive psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Metacognition, Cognition, Eye tracking and Affect (psychology). The journal features works in Developmental psychology, more specifically Aggression, and explores their relation to disciplines like Home environment. The studies on Applied psychology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Experience sampling method, Online video and Content (Freudian dream analysis).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Experimentally manipulating social media abstinence: results of a four-week diary study (21 citations)
  • Differential susceptibility to misleading flat earth arguments on YouTube (19 citations)
  • Unifying the detrimental and beneficial effects of social network site use on self-esteem: a systematic literature review (16 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 Media Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Annie Lang (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marina Krcmar (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Mary Beth Oliver (9 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marie-Louise Mares (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Patti M. Valkenburg (8 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Media Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ohio State University (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (38 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michigan State University (24 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Indiana University (20 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less 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, 36.96% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 19.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.04% of all publications and 30.43% 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 in Media Psychology

Along with the research areas, it is critical to understand the professional opportunities within the field of media psychology, including the necessary qualifications and salary. Numerous career paths exist for media psychologists, from academics, consultancy roles, advisory roles for media companies, to working with mental health organizations.

A career in media psychology in a specialized area like criminal psychology, for instance, would require a substantial educational background. You need at least a Master's degree in psychology with a specialization in your chosen field. For an in-depth understanding of the requirements, refer to this guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in Indiana. This guide not only discusses the necessary educational qualifications but also provides important information about the registration and licensure process.

The salary of a media psychologist can vary significantly based on their specialization, experience, and location. For instance, the average criminal psychology salary in Indiana can potentially differ from the average salary in other states or other specializations in media psychology.

In conclusion, while media psychology provides fascinating research areas, it also offers a variety of rewarding professions. By understanding your interests, educational qualifications, and salary expectations, you can effectively pursue a career in this intriguing field.

Top Publications

  • Acting your avatar’s age: effects of virtual reality avatar embodiment on real life walking speed

    René Reinhard;Khyati Girish Shah;Corinna A. Faust-Christmann;Thomas Lachmann

    (2020)
    98 Citations
  • The Relationship Between Online Vigilance and Affective Well-Being in Everyday Life: Combining Smartphone Logging with Experience Sampling

    Niklas Johannes;Adrian Meier;Leonard Reinecke;Saara Ehlert

    (2021)
    81 Citations
  • Everyday functioning-related cognitive correlates of media multitasking: a mini meta-analysis

    Wisnu Wiradhany;Janneke Koerts

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Picture-perfect lives on social media: a cross-national study on the role of media ideals in adolescent well-being

    Orpha de Lenne;Orpha de Lenne;Laura Vandenbosch;Steven Eggermont;Kathrin Karsay

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Daily technoference, technology use during couple leisure time, and relationship quality

    Brandon T. McDaniel;Adam M. Galovan;Michelle Drouin

    (2021)
    48 Citations
  • Feeling transcendent? Measuring psychophysiological responses to self-transcendent media content

    Russell B. Clayton;Arthur A. Raney;Mary Beth Oliver;Dominik Neumann

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • The hyperpersonal effect in online dating: effects of text-based CMC vs. videoconferencing before meeting face-to-face

    Marjolijn L. Antheunis;Alexander P. Schouten;Joseph. B. Walther

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • A longitudinal study of the effects of internet use on subjective well-being

    Dario Paez;Dario Paez;Gisela Delfino;Salvador Vargas-Salfate;James H. Liu

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • That selfie becomes you: examining taking and posting selfies as forms of self-objectification

    Ilyssa Salomon;Christia Spears Brown

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Craving healthy foods?! How sensory appeals increase appetitive motivational processing of healthy foods in adolescents

    (2020)
    27 Citations

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