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Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
H-index 37

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

0146-1672

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/psp

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 72 367 419 37

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 407
Documents by Best Scientists*: 444
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 240
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.174
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin?

The journal investigates studies in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Perception, Social perception and Cognition. Attribution, Personality, Affect (psychology), Interpersonal relationship and Self-concept are among the concentrations of Social psychology that garnered much attention in it. It is mostly focused on Personality, specifically Big Five personality traits.

It addresses concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Interpersonal communication and Feeling.

  • Social psychology (99.62%)
  • Developmental psychology (24.54%)
  • Perception (10.56%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Social Self: On Being the Same and Different at the Same Time (3331 citations)
  • The Measurement of Independent and Interdependent Self-Construals (2567 citations)
  • A Collective Self-Esteem Scale: Self-Evaluation of One's Social Identity (2275 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin:

The most cited publications investigate areas of study like Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Cognition, Personality and Affect (psychology). The most cited articles explore issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Perception and Social perception. The studies on Developmental psychology discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Context (language use), Outgroup, Ingroups and outgroups and Interpersonal relationship.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Law
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Social psychology, Perception, Politics, Ingroups and outgroups and Ideology. The journal emphasizes research on Social psychology, which includes concerns such as Feeling.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Disrupting Beliefs in Racial Progress: Reminders of Persistent Racism Alter Perceptions of Past, But Not Current, Racial Economic Equality: (10 citations)
  • Social Class Predicts Emotion Perception and Perspective-Taking Performance in Adults (10 citations)
  • Beyond Self-Control: Mechanisms of Hedonic Goal Pursuit and Its Relevance for Well-Being: (7 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 Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard E. Petty (40 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jeff Greenberg (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russell H. Fazio (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Roy F. Baumeister (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russell Spears (26 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 Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ohio State University (158 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (143 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (130 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (116 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (100 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 4 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, 0.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.27% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.61% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.70% of all publications and 42.42% 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 Path in Psychology

If you are interested in having a career in psychology, particularly in the field of Social or Developmental psychology, you will be pleased to know that the potential job opportunities are diverse and numerous. The areas of practice within psychology include clinical, counseling, forensic, and developmental psychology, among others.

Each of these areas requires unique skills and aptitudes, and the preparation for each may also differ. Typically, to become a psychologist, one must complete a four-year bachelor’s degree, followed by a master’s degree in psychology. After obtaining a master's degree, a psychologist can choose to continue their education by pursuing a Ph.D. or PsyD degree in psychology which usually takes another four to six years.

For those interested in practicing psychology in the state of Connecticut, there are specific licensure requirements. For instance, you need to complete a doctoral program, gain supervised professional experience and then pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Learn more about how to be a psychologist in Connecticut

Considering the significance of research in the field of psychology, as seen in journals such as the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, being proficient in research methods is also an essential part of becoming a successful psychologist. Therefore, starting early and honing your research skills can provide a strong foundation for a prolific career in psychology.

Top Publications

  • National Narcissism predicts the Belief in and the Dissemination of Conspiracy Theories During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From 56 Countries

    Unknown

    (2021)
    245 Citations
  • Beliefs About COVID-19 in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States: A Novel Test of Political Polarization and Motivated Reasoning.

    Gordon Pennycook;Jonathon McPhetres;Bence Bago;David G. Rand

    (2021)
    193 Citations
  • Mindfulness and Its Association With Varied Types of Motivation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using Self-Determination Theory:

    James N. Donald;Emma L. Bradshaw;Richard M. Ryan;Geetanjali Basarkod

    (2020)
    154 Citations
  • Testing the Social Identity Model of Collective Action Longitudinally and Across Structurally Disadvantaged and Advantaged Groups

    Emma F. Thomas;Elena Zubielevitch;Chris G. Sibley;Danny Osborne

    (2020)
    128 Citations
  • Investigating the Robustness of the Illusory Truth Effect Across Individual Differences in Cognitive Ability, Need for Cognitive Closure, and Cognitive Style:

    Jonas De keersmaecker;David Dunning;Gordon Pennycook;David G. Rand

    (2020)
    120 Citations
  • Affective Interpersonal Touch in Close Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Perspective.

    Agnieszka Sorokowska;Supreet Saluja;Piotr Sorokowski;Tomasz Frąckowiak

    (2021)
    111 Citations
  • On Attenuated Interactions, Measurement Error, and Statistical Power: Guidelines for Social and Personality Psychologists:

    Khandis R Blake;Steven Gangestad

    (2020)
    107 Citations
  • Cultures of Genius at Work: Organizational Mindsets Predict Cultural Norms, Trust, and Commitment.

    Elizabeth A. Canning;Mary C. Murphy;Katherine T. U. Emerson;Jennifer A. Chatman

    (2020)
    103 Citations
  • Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories Following Ostracism.

    Kai Tak Poon;Zhansheng Chen;Wing-Yan Wong

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • Can Conspiracy Beliefs Be Beneficial? Longitudinal Linkages Between Conspiracy Beliefs, Anxiety, Uncertainty Aversion, and Existential Threat

    (2021)
    98 Citations

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