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Psychology, Health and Medicine
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Psychology, Health and Medicine

1354-8506

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cphm20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 325 147 155 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 238
Documents by Best Scientists*: 231
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 82
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.935
Impact Factor: 1.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Psychology Health & Medicine?

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Anxiety, Developmental psychology and Mental health. While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Social support, Cognition and Psychosocial. It explores topics in Psychiatry which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cross-sectional study and Disease.

The Anxiety works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Physical therapy, Quality of life, Distress and Depression (differential diagnoses). Studies on Physical therapy discussed in the journal link to the field of Intervention (counseling). The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Depression (differential diagnoses), apply to Internal medicine as well.

The research on Developmental psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Social psychology and Personality. The studies in Mental health featured incorporate elements of Social environment, Gerontology and Public health. It focused on Public health research but expanded to cover Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

  • Clinical psychology (33.66%)
  • Psychiatry (19.90%)
  • Anxiety (17.38%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Health-related stigma: rethinking concepts and interventions. (479 citations)
  • Measuring health-related stigma--a literature review. (446 citations)
  • The fight against stigma: An overview of stigma-reduction strategies and interventions (419 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Psychology Health & Medicine:

The journal papers focus on Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Mental health and Anxiety. The Developmental psychology research tackled in the most cited papers is interrelated with Coping (psychology) which concerns subjects like Disease. While the published papers focused on Mental health, they were also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Social environment, Gerontology and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Depression (differential diagnoses), Mental health and Pandemic. It tackles studies in Psychological intervention and the interrelated subject of Quality of life to gain insights into Clinical psychology. Research on Anxiety presented in the journal concerns the broader topic of Psychiatry.

Topics in Depression (differential diagnoses) explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Diabetes mellitus and Internal medicine, Logistic regression, Disease. It explores issues in Mental health which can be linked to other research areas like Cross-sectional study, Demography, Young adult and Affect (psychology). The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research presented in the journal explores the relationship between 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and the closely related topic of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Study on the public psychological states and its related factors during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in some regions of China (268 citations)
  • The impacts of vulnerability, perceived risk, and fear on preventive behaviours against COVID-19. (107 citations)
  • Mental health burden for the public affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in China: Who will be the high-risk group? (106 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 Psychology Health & Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Xiaoming Li (18 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lorraine Sherr (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenneth I. Pakenham (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jane Ogden (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ralf Schwarzer (10 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 Psychology Health & Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University College London (37 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Queensland (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (24 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (23 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • King's College London (22 papers) published 1 paper 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, 7.62% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.60% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.73% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.70% of all publications and 70.97% 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 & Preparation in Psychology Research

A missing aspect in the article is a resource for psychology students or professionals who might be interested in this field. It's important to provide an awareness of the different career paths for psychology research and how they can prepare for these roles. Are you considering a career in psychology research? The field of psychology research is vast, covering several sub-disciplines that align with the topics covered in this journal. From Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Anxiety, Developmental Psychology to Mental health, opportunities abound in academia, health institutions, and research centers. To pursue these careers, you may need to acquire advanced degrees beyond undergraduate studies. Most positions in research require a master's or doctorate in psychology or a related field. Additionally, you might need to become licensed to practice, particularly for clinical roles. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state in the United States. For instance, if you are considering becoming a school psychologist in Alabama, you most likely would need to earn an advanced degree, gain supervised experience, and pass an examination. For a more comprehensive guide you may consider checking out this detailed guide on how to become a school psychologist in Alabama. We understand that pursuing a career in research requires dedication and commitment, but it also comes with its rewards. Take the opportunity to contribute to society's understanding of human thought and behavior and possibly develop interventions that can be life-changing for many individuals. Keep abreast with our journal to get the latest research findings in psychology and broaden your understanding of the intricate workings of the human mind. This knowledge can be a valuable asset in your pursuit of a research career in psychology.

Top Publications

  • The impacts of vulnerability, perceived risk, and fear on preventive behaviours against COVID-19.

    Murat Yıldırım;Murat Yıldırım;Ekmel Geçer;Ömer Akgül

    (2021)
    486 Citations
  • Exploring the association between coronavirus stress, meaning in life, psychological flexibility, and subjective well-being .

    Gökmen Arslan;Kelly Ann Allen;Kelly Ann Allen

    (2021)
    163 Citations
  • COVID-19 in Portugal: exploring the immediate psychological impact on the general population.

    Mauro Paulino;Rodrigo Dumas-Diniz;Sofia Brissos;Rute Brites

    (2021)
    106 Citations
  • COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: influential roles of political party and religiosity.

    Megan A Milligan;Danielle L Hoyt;Alexandra K Gold;Michele Hiserodt

    (2021)
    80 Citations
  • Exploring the relationships between illness perceptions, self-efficacy, coping strategies, psychological distress and quality of life in a cohort of adults with diabetes mellitus

    Simon R Knowles;Simon R Knowles;Simon R Knowles;Pragalathan Apputhurai;Casey L O'Brien;Casey L O'Brien;Chantal F Ski;Chantal F Ski

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Perceived stress and life satisfaction during COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of social adaptation and the moderating role of emotional resilience

    (2022)
    48 Citations
  • Perceived risk and parental coronavirus anxiety in healthcare workers: a moderated mediation role of coronavirus fear and mental well-being.

    Murat Yıldırım;Murat Yıldırım;Ahmet Özaslan;Gökmen Arslan

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Understanding the effect of fear of COVID-19 on COVID-19 burnout and job satisfaction: a mediation model of psychological capital

    (2022)
    39 Citations
  • Wellbeing, burnout, and safe practice among healthcare professionals: predictive influences of mindfulness, values, and self-compassion.

    Arianna Prudenzi;Christopher D Graham;Paul E Flaxman;Daryl B O'Connor

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Predictors of COVID-related changes in mental health in a South African sample of adolescents and young adults

    (2022)
    39 Citations

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