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Motivation and Emotion
H-index 22

Motivation and Emotion

0146-7239

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11031

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 250 146 159 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 160
Documents by Best Scientists*: 163
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 108
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.064
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Motivation and Emotion?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Cognitive psychology, Cognition and Affect (psychology). It holds forums on Social psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Perception and Self-determination theory. The studies in Developmental psychology featured incorporate elements of Mood, Arousal, Personality and Anxiety.

It covers Mood research under the subject of Clinical psychology. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Arousal but it intersects with the subject of Valence (psychology). The research on Cognitive psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Stimulus (physiology) and Facial expression.

The majority of Anger studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Sadness. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Sadness and the similar topic of Happiness.

  • Social psychology (60.31%)
  • Developmental psychology (35.26%)
  • Cognitive psychology (17.43%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The motivational pull of video games: A self-determination theory approach (1708 citations)
  • Trust and commitment in the United States and Japan (1523 citations)
  • Socioemotional Selectivity Theory and the Regulation of Emotion in the Second Half of Life (1222 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Motivation and Emotion:

The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Cognition, Cognitive psychology and Self-determination theory. In addition to Social psychology research, the published articles aim to explore topics under Facial expression and Well-being. Aside from discussions in Developmental psychology, the published articles also deal with the subject of Affect (psychology) which intersects with Clinical psychology disciplines.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • Anxiety

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Cognitive psychology and Competence (human resources). Motivation and Emotion addresses concerns in Social psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Daily diary, Association (psychology) and Mediation (statistics). In the journal, Emotional stimuli, Pleasure and Well-being are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Developmental psychology research.

Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Depressive symptoms and Anxiety. The featured Cognitive psychology studies mainly concentrate on Perception but also cover areas of interest in Facial expression, Emotional expression, Dominance (ethology) and Categorization. The journal explores themes in Competence (human resources) like Need satisfaction and links them with other fields of study like Perceived satisfaction.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Job crafting, leader autonomy support, and passion for work: Testing a model in Australia and China (5 citations)
  • Hedonic vs. epistemic goals in processing persuasive communications: Revisiting the role of personal involvement (3 citations)
  • Energy investment and motivation: The additive impact of task demand and reward value on exerted force in hand grip tasks (3 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 Motivation and Emotion (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert J. Vallerand (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Johnmarshall Reeve (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maarten Vansteenkiste (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard Koestner (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Richard M. Ryan (14 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 Motivation and Emotion (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Rochester (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Missouri (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Université du Québec à Montréal (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • New York University (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (25 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, 1.75% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.64% of all publications and 66.07% 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 in Forensic Science

Aside from researching and serving in various fields of psychology, a good number of journal contributors apply their knowledge and skills in other related fields. One such field that is highly sought after is forensic science. Working in forensic science typically involves the application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate criminal activity and legal issues. This can extend to various areas, ranging from DNA and trace evidence analysis to psychological profiling.

For those considering a career in this area or seeking to further their knowledge, it is worth noting that several reputable institutions offer a forensic science degree in Texas. The degree programs offered in these institutions typically involve multidisciplinary training, covering areas such as chemistry, biology, and psychology. This knowledge can then be applied to different forensic contexts, including but not limited to labs, crime scene investigations, and legal proceedings.

Creating a career in forensic science does not only involve a sound understanding of scientific principles. It also encompasses strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. As such, an active interest in research, as demonstrated by regular contributors to research journals like Motivation and Emotion, could provide a strong foundation for aspiring forensic scientists.

Top Publications

  • Basic psychological need theory: Advancements, critical themes, and future directions

    Maarten Vansteenkiste;Richard M. Ryan;Bart Soenens

    (2020)
    1433 Citations
  • The role of teachers’ motivation and mindsets in predicting a (de)motivating teaching style in higher education: a circumplex approach

    Branko Vermote;Nathalie Aelterman;Wim Beyers;Leen Aper

    (2020)
    223 Citations
  • Towards a wider conception of autonomy support in adolescence: The contribution of reflective inner-compass facilitation to the formation of an authentic inner compass and well-being

    Avi Assor;Bart Soenens;Noam Yitshaki;Ohad Ezra

    (2020)
    135 Citations
  • Maternal involvement and children’s academic motivation and achievement: The roles of maternal autonomy support and children’s affect

    Rachel E. Lerner;Wendy S. Grolnick

    (2020)
    105 Citations
  • A review and empirical comparison of motivation scoring methods: An application to self-determination theory

    Joshua L. Howard;Marylène Gagné;Marylène Gagné;Anja Van den Broeck;Anja Van den Broeck;Frédéric Guay

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Testing the need for novelty as a candidate need in basic psychological needs theory

    David González-Cutre;María Romero-Elías;Alejandro Jiménez-Loaisa;Vicente J. Beltrán-Carrillo

    (2020)
    73 Citations
  • Putting the pieces together: reviewing the structural conceptualization of motivation within SDT

    Joshua L. Howard;Marylene Gagné;Alexandre J. S. Morin

    (2020)
    67 Citations
  • Distinguishing between basic psychological needs and basic wellness enhancers: the case of beneficence as a candidate psychological need

    Frank Martela;Richard M. Ryan

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • The interplay between psychological need satisfaction and psychological need frustration within a work context: A variable and person-oriented approach

    Peter C. Rouse;Philip J. F. Turner;Andrew G. Siddall;Julia Schmid

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Novelty–variety as a candidate basic psychological need: New evidence across three studies

    Leyla Bagheri;Marina Milyavskaya

    (2020)
    42 Citations

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