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Qualitative Research in Psychology
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Qualitative Research in Psychology

1478-0887

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uqrp20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 833 11 12 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 33
Documents by Best Scientists*: 37
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 56
SCIMAGO SJR: 6.248
Impact Factor: 4.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Qualitative Research in Psychology?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Qualitative research, Epistemology, Social psychology, Narrative and Interpretative phenomenological analysis. Qualitative psychological research and Grounded theory are all disciplines of Qualitative research that connect with topics in Qualitative property. Qualitative Research in Psychology explores issues in Epistemology which can be linked to other research areas like Reflexivity, Field (Bourdieu) and Discourse analysis, Discursive psychology.

The research on Discursive psychology discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Conversation analysis. Topics in Social psychology explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Developmental psychology, Context (language use) and Applied psychology. It features studies on Narrative, including topics such as Narrative inquiry.

The study on Identity (social science) presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Gender studies.

  • Qualitative research (35.31%)
  • Epistemology (28.05%)
  • Social psychology (25.38%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Using thematic analysis in psychology (61570 citations)
  • Reflecting on the development of interpretative phenomenological analysis and its contribution to qualitative research in psychology (1428 citations)
  • Giving voice and making sense in interpretative phenomenological analysis (1124 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Qualitative Research in Psychology:

The published articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Qualitative research, Epistemology, Social psychology, Interpretative phenomenological analysis and Phenomenology (philosophy). The published articles cover research in Qualitative research, particularly Quantitative psychological research and how it is related with concepts in Qualitative interviews. Qualitative psychological research, Reflexivity and Interpretation (philosophy) are some topics wherein Epistemology research discussed in the journal publications has an impact.

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

  • World War II
  • Epistemology
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Qualitative Research in Psychology generally zeroes in on subjects such as Epistemology, Qualitative research, Quality (business), Mental health and Narrative. Qualitative Research in Psychology aims to bridge the gap between the study of Epistemology and Occupational science. Qualitative Research in Psychology focuses on Qualitative research but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Orientation (mental) and Everyday life.

The research on Mental health featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Context (language use), Self and Medical education. While Reflexivity is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychoanalytic theory, Theme (narrative) and Thematic analysis. It addresses concerns in Gender studies which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Qualitative psychological research and Identity (social science).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis? (213 citations)
  • The pursuit of quality in grounded theory (31 citations)
  • A practical guide to analysing online support forums (18 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 Qualitative Research in Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jonathan A. Smith (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Victoria Clarke (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Rachel L. Shaw (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Virginia Braun (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Virginia Eatough (7 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 Qualitative Research in Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Open University (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Birkbeck, University of London (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Massey University (17 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of East London (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Auckland (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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, 10.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 2.78% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.78% of all publications and 38.89% 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 in Psychology

Along with broad theoretical knowledge, the study of psychology offers a range of potential career paths. In the broad spectrum of qualifications, many students who are specializing in psychology are particularly interested in practicing as licensed psychologists. The requirements for acquiring a license slightly differ based on the state, and in Georgia, stipulated conditions must be met.

The journey to becoming a psychologist in Georgia usually involves completing a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, followed by a masters and doctoral program in psychology. Further, prospective psychologists must also fulfill specific licensure requirements, including substantial supervised professional experience and passing the state-administered examination. This process is usually an intensive one, designed to prepare psychologists adequately for their practice.

It is essential to understand that the professional journey in psychology is not limited to becoming a psychologist. Some of the other roles that you may specialize in include school psychologist, marriage and family therapist, industrial-organizational psychologist, and forensic psychologist.

As a researcher interested in psychology, it is crucial to consider these potential career paths. The coursework, experiences, and skills you accrue during your study can be instrumental towards your professional development in these fields.

Top Publications

  • One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis?

    Virginia Braun;Victoria Clarke

    (2021)
    6908 Citations
  • The pursuit of quality in grounded theory

    Kathy Charmaz;Robert Thornberg

    (2021)
    961 Citations
  • Achieving excellence in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA): Four markers of high quality

    Isabella E. Nizza;Joanna Farr;Jonathan A. Smith

    (2021)
    164 Citations
  • A practical guide to analysing online support forums

    Richard M. Smedley;Neil S. Coulson

    (2021)
    77 Citations
  • Quality in conversation analysis and interpersonal process recall

    Bernadetta Janusz;Anssi Peräkylä

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • ‘Trust me, we can sort this out’: a theory-testing case study of the role of epistemic trust in fostering relationships

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • The world café is an unmethod within co-produced research

    (2023)
    12 Citations
  • A participatory journal/dialogue approach to narrative research illustrated using a study of informal caregiving

    Mary Breheny;Barbara Horrell;Christine Stephens

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Reporting guidelines for qualitative research: a values-based approach

    (2024)
    7 Citations
  • From member checking to collaborative reflection: a novel way to use a familiar method for engaging participants in qualitative research

    (2024)
    3 Citations

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