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Psychology of Men and Masculinity
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Psychology of Men and Masculinity

1524-9220

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/men

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 394 73 91 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 98
Documents by Best Scientists*: 103
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 79
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.957
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Psychology of Men and Masculinity?

Masculinity, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology and Human Males are among the topics commonly tackled in Psychology of Men and Masculinity. The Masculinity study featured falls within the wider field of Gender studies. Psychology of Men and Masculinity tackles research in Gender role as part of the general discipline of Social psychology, however, it also discusses concepts in Suicide prevention.

Most of the Gender role studies addressed also intersect with Emotionality. It tackles research works in Suicide prevention as well as Occupational safety and health. Aside from research in Occupational safety and health, Psychology of Men and Masculinity also discusses Human factors and ergonomics studies.

It explores topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Test validity and Sexual orientation. The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychotherapist and Psychiatry, Depression (differential diagnoses). The majority of Help-seeking studies presented zero in on Help seeking behavior.

  • Masculinity (50.39%)
  • Social psychology (45.87%)
  • Developmental psychology (27.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Development of the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory (837 citations)
  • Biceps and Body Image: The Relationship Between Muscularity and Self-Esteem, Depression, and Eating Disorder Symptoms. (457 citations)
  • Clothing and embodiment: men managing body image and appearance (377 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Psychology of Men and Masculinity:

The published articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Masculinity, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Human Males. The presentations in the most cited papers focused mostly on Masculinity in an attempt to further explore topics in Gender studies. The most cited papers explore themes in Social psychology like Gender role, Aggression and Self-concept and link them with other fields of study like Human factors and ergonomics.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Psychotherapist

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Developmental psychology, Masculinity, Mental health, Structural equation modeling and Clinical psychology. The studies in Developmental psychology featured incorporate elements of Ideology and Reputation. The journal aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Masculinity and DUAL (cognitive architecture).

It explores topics in Mental health which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Perinatal period, Distress, Shadow (psychology) and Narrative. It addresses concerns in Structural equation modeling which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, Social media, Salience (language) and Cognitive engagement. The study of Heterosexuality and how it intertwines with concepts under Eating disorders were explored in the presented Clinical psychology research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Men's Talk About Anxiety Online: Constructing an Authentically Anxious Identity Allows Help-Seeking (3 citations)
  • Social networking sites and men’s drive for muscularity: Testing a revised objectification model. (3 citations)
  • "I Felt Like Less Than a Shadow in the Room": Systematic Review of the Experiences and Needs of New Fathers (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 Psychology of Men and Masculinity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Aaron B. Rochlen (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ronald F. Levant (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Y. Joel Wong (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mike C. Parent (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James R. Mahalik (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 Psychology of Men and Masculinity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Texas at Austin (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Clark University (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Akron (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (18 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.18% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 45.45% of all publications and 36.36% 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 Options and Salaries in the Field of Psychology of Men and Masculinity

In addition to its comprehensive study and research offerings, the field of Psychology of Men and Masculinity extends numerous career options. Graduates with a study background in this discipline can explore professions as social and developmental psychologists, clinical psychologists, and research psychologists in professional settings, like academies, research facilities, private practices, and mental health clinics.

As a professional in this area, one of the prospective careers is that of a criminal psychologist. This specific role focuses on studying the behaviors, intentions, and patterns of criminals with the intent to understand and predict their actions. If interested in becoming a criminal psychologist, understanding the educational requirements, necessary skills and projected income can help plan your career path more effectively.

On average, the salary range for psychologists varies greatly depending on their specialty, years of experience, location, and the nature of the work environment. Criminal psychologists, for instance, might find the income level differs from state to state. To learn more about the potential income in this career, our detailed guide on criminal psychologist salary Kansas is a helpful resource to consider.

As always, dedication to ongoing research and maintaining a progressive career in the field of Psychology of Men and Masculinity greatly depends on the individual's commitment to continued learning, staying updated on the latest research, and actively participating in the psychological community.

Top Publications

  • Male Victims of Female-Perpetrated Partner Violence: A Qualitative Analysis of Men's Experiences, the Impact of Violence, and Perceptions of Their Worth.

    Andreia Machado;Denise Hines;Emily M. Douglas

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • Pilot evaluation of the men in mind training program for mental health practitioners.

    (2022)
    28 Citations
  • Fathers’ parenting and coparenting behavior in dual-earner families: Contributions of traditional masculinity, father nurturing role beliefs, and maternal gate closing.

    Sarah J. Schoppe-Sullivan;Kevin Shafer;Eric L. Olofson;Claire M. Kamp Dush

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Status loss due to COVID-19, traditional masculinity, and their association with recent suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Association between psychotherapy use, sexual orientation, and traditional masculinity among psychologically distressed men.

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Drink, don't think: the role of masculinity and thought suppression in men's alcohol-related aggression

    Danielle S. Berke;Ruschelle Leone;Dominic Parrott;Kathryn E. Gallagher

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Masculinity threat and implicit associations with feminine gay men: Sexual orientation, sexual stigma, and traditional masculinity

    Marco Salvati;Marcello Passarelli;Carlo Chiorri;Roberto Baiocco

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Designing body image and eating disorder prevention programs for boys and men: Theoretical, practical, and logistical considerations from boys, parents, teachers, and experts.

    Joanna Rachel Doley;Siân Alexandra McLean;Scott Griffiths;Zali Yager

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Masculine gender role stress, low relationship power, and aggression toward intimate partners.

    Auguste G. Harrington;Nickola C. Overall;Emily J. Cross

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Policing of Masculinity Scale (POMS) and pressures boys experience to prove and defend their “manhood”.

    Christopher S. Reigeluth;Michael E. Addis

    (2021)
    19 Citations

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