Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Top Research Topics at Psychology of Addictive Behaviors?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Developmental psychology, PsycINFO and Substance abuse. The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors can also apply to other research fields, including Psychological intervention, Young adult, Alcohol abuse, Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. The studies on Injury prevention discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Social psychology and Occupational safety and health.

Psychiatry research presented in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors encompasses a variety of subjects, including Randomized controlled trial and Smoking cessation. It explores topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Social relation, Affect (psychology), Cognition, Social environment and Personality. The study on Personality featured in the journal expounds on the topic of Big Five personality traits in particular.

PsycINFO research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Intervention (counseling) and Cannabis. While work presented in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors provided substantial information on Substance abuse, it also covered topics in Mental health and Substance use. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors investigates Addiction research which frequently intersects with Psychotherapist.

• Clinical psychology (39.40%)
• Psychiatry (29.74%)
• Developmental psychology (25.38%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Assessing drinkers' motivation for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES). (727 citations)
• Overview of 1-year follow-up outcomes in the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study (DATOS). (573 citations)
• Binge drinking and the American college student: what's five drinks? (510 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Psychology of Addictive Behaviors:

The most cited publications primarily tackle Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Substance abuse and Alcohol abuse. While work presented in the most cited publications provide substantial information on Developmental psychology, it also covers topics in Social relation, Cognition, Social environment and Personality. The published papers address concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

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

• Internal medicine
• Social psychology
• Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of PsycINFO, Clinical psychology, Young adult, Cannabis and Intervention (counseling). Psychology of Addictive Behaviors holds forums on PsycINFO that merges themes from other disciplines such as Psychological intervention, Psychiatry, Substance use, Coping (psychology) and Moderation. Topics in Psychological intervention were tackled in line with various other fields like Harm reduction and Social environment.

Substance use study tackled is connected to the field of Substance abuse. The tackled Clinical psychology research is interrelated with Randomized controlled trial which concerns subjects like Anxiety. While Young adult is the focus of Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, it also provided insights into the studies of Longitudinal study, Affect (psychology) and Heavy drinking.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Why do people watch pornography? The motivational basis of pornography use. (10 citations)
• Alcohol use problems and opioid misuse and dependence among adults with chronic pain: The role of distress tolerance. (5 citations)
• Dropout from face-to-face, multi-session psychological treatments for problem and disordered gambling: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (based on the number of publications) are:

• Kate B. Carey (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Clayton Neighbors (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Kenneth J. Sher (29 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Mary E. Larimer (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Nancy P. Barnett (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• University of Washington (131 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Brown University (115 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Veterans Health Administration (69 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Missouri (62 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• State University of New York System (62 papers) published 2 papers 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, 44.03% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.33% of all publications and 34.67% 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.

Psychology Education and Affiliation

To fully understand the implications of the research conducted, it's necessary to consider the educational background and affiliations of the researchers. One of the ways to do this is to look at the schools or universities that are often associated with the published authors in the journal. For instance, some researchers may have studied or currently affiliate with some of the top 10 best psychology schools in Mississippi. These institutions often provide strong foundational knowledge in the field of psychology, crucial for the formation of high-quality research papers. By evaluating the institution of origin alongside the research content, readers can gain a sense of the rigorous academic environment that has shaped the researcher's thought process and approach. It can also contribute to understanding potential conceptual biases, theoretical orientations, and methodological preferences. However, it is crucial to note that while the university context plays a role, the brilliance of the research depends largely on the researcher's individual talent, diligence, and innovative thinking.