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Pastoral Psychology
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Pastoral Psychology

0031-2789

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11089

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 915 12 29 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 15
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 33
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.425
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pastoral Psychology?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Cross-cultural psychology, Psychoanalysis, Social psychology, Psychotherapist and Epistemology. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Cross-cultural psychology, it also covered topics in Gender studies, Pastoral care, Pastoral counseling, Christian ministry and Faith. The majority of Psychoanalysis studies presented zero in on Psychoanalytic theory.

  • Cross-cultural psychology (98.45%)
  • Psychoanalysis (38.12%)
  • Social psychology (16.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (295 citations)
  • Indigenous and Cultural Psychology: Understanding People in Context (226 citations)
  • The Trauma and Complicated Grief of Ambiguous Loss (152 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pastoral Psychology:

Cross-cultural psychology, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist and Personality are the main subjects of interest in the published articles. The published papers with studies in Cross-cultural psychology featured incorporate elements of Religiosity, Coping (psychology), Psychiatry, Spirituality and Faith. The works on Social psychology tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Internal consistency, Emotional exhaustion, Burnout, Christianity and Mental health.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Cross-cultural psychology, Psychoanalysis, Social psychology, Aesthetics and Bioethics. Pastoral Psychology facilitated discussions that integrated Cross-cultural psychology and Perspective (graphical). The studies on Psychoanalysis discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Narrative, Spouse, Meaning (existential), Forgiveness and Bond.

The studies in Social psychology featured incorporate elements of Christian ministry and Spiritual formation. The featured Bioethics studies mainly concentrate on Order (virtue) but also cover areas of interest in Postcolonialism, Empathy, Self psychology, Conversation and Oppression. The presented Epistemology study covers related areas such as Phenomenon and also touches on topics like Multidimensional model.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A Consideration of Pastoral Aesthetics from the Perspective of History (2 citations)
  • Pastoral Aesthetics for Pediatric Bioethics (2 citations)
  • Pedagogies of Possibilities: Liberating Moral Imagination by Practicing Pastoral Aesthetics. (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 Pastoral Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Seward Hiltner (174 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Donald Capps (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ryan LaMothe (54 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Nathan Carlin (48 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Leslie J. Francis (47 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 Pastoral Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Princeton Theological Seminary (166 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Chicago (78 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Boston University (78 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (56 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 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, 23.40% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 55.56% 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 Pastoral Psychology: Becoming a Forensic Scientist in Wyoming

While pastoral psychology offers a rich set of research subjects to explore, it can also serve as a stepping stone for many related careers. One such career is that of a forensic scientist. Although typically associated with criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, forensic scientists can also play a fundamental role in pastoral care and counseling, using their skills to address the psychological implications of traumatic events, crimes, and other complex situations. If you're considering a career pivot to forensic science, Wyoming offers a unique opportunity. The state hosts several accredited universities offering dedicated forensic science programs. Keen on understanding what it takes to become a forensic scientist in Wyoming? The first step is typically to obtain a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as psychology, criminology, or chemistry. It's important to study hard and aim for a high GPA, as this can impact your acceptance into postgraduate or certification programs later on. You will also need to gain practical experience, offered through internships or entry-level jobs in the field. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to obtain a forensic science degree in Wyoming. This article provides detailed information on course prerequisites, which institutions offer this course, areas of specialization, job opportunities available after graduation, as well as any other requirements necessary to launch your career in forensic science. Remember, choosing a career path is a significant decision - take the time to research and understand all your options before making a commitment. With the right combination of education, experience, and dedication, you can leverage your understanding of pastoral psychology to make a difference in the field of forensic science.

Top Publications

  • Triggers of Spiritual Dryness – Results from Qualitative Interviews with Religious Brothers and Sisters

    Arndt Büssing;Yvonne Beerenbrock;Mareike Gerundt;Bettina Berger

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Exploring Buddhism as a ‘Tool’ to Support Well-Being: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Western Adopters’ Experiences

    Li Laurent;David Sheffield;Fiona Holland

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Psychological Predictors of Professional Burnout among Priests, Religious Brothers, and Religious Sisters in Italy: The Dark Triad versus the Bright Trinity?

    Leslie J. Francis;Giuseppe Crea

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Principles for Managing Burnout among Catholic Church Professionals

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • Religious Fundamentalism and Attitudes towards Sexual and Gender Minorities and Other Marginalized Groups among Religious Leaders in Kenya

    David Kuria Mbote;Esther Mombo;Zablon Bundi Mutongu;Chris Alaro

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Purpose in life as protection against professional burnout among Catholic priests and religious in Italy : testing the insights of logotherapy

    G. Crea;Leslie J. Francis

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • How Did the Psychological Well-Being of Church of England Clergy and Laity Change From the First to the Third National COVID-19 Lockdowns?

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • Not Getting Stuck in Dryness - Strategies for Coping with Phases of Spiritual Dryness Among Religious Brothers and Sisters in Germany—Findings from Qualitative Interviews

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Using the Examen, a Jesuit Prayer, in Spiritually Integrated and Secular Psychotherapy

    Thomas G. Plante;Thomas G. Plante

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Compassion and Humility as Predictors of Justice and Diversity Commitments Among Seminary Faculty

    (2023)
    5 Citations

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