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Research in Human Development
H-index 9

Research in Human Development

1542-7609

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hrhd20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 740 35 28 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 40
Documents by Best Scientists*: 33
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 36
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.368
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Research in Human Development?

The foci of the journal are Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Human development (humanity), Social science and Life course approach. In the journal, Cognitive psychology and Cognition are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Developmental psychology research. Social psychology research featured in Research in Human Development incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Epistemology, Perception, Ethnic group and Immigration.

Ethnic group study tackled is connected to the field of Identity (social science). The journal addresses concerns in Human development (humanity) which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Environmental ethics, Developmental Science and Developmental research. The journal investigates Developmental Science research which frequently intersects with Cognitive science.

  • Developmental psychology (36.00%)
  • Social psychology (26.29%)
  • Human development (humanity) (16.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mediation models for longitudinal data in developmental research. (457 citations)
  • Persons as Contexts: Evaluating Between-Person and Within-Person Effects in Longitudinal Analysis (383 citations)
  • Studying Intraindividual Variability: What We Have Learned That Will Help Us Understand Lives in Context (352 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Research in Human Development:

The most cited publications aim to foster the development of research in Developmental psychology, Gerontology, Human development (humanity), Social psychology and Human factors and ergonomics. While Developmental psychology is the key highlight in the most cited articles, thet also covered some subjects on Cognitive science and Contextualism. Issues in Social psychology were discussed in the journal publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Epistemology, Construct (philosophy) and Imprisonment.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Developmental psychology, Environmental ethics, Power (social and political), Neighborhood Disadvantage and Health well being are the focal point of discussions in Research in Human Development. While work presented in Research in Human Development provided substantial information on Developmental psychology, it also covered topics in Cancer, Longitudinal cohort and Psychological resilience. Action (philosophy), State (polity), Empathy, Privilege (social inequality) and Oppression are some topics wherein Environmental ethics research discussed in the journal have an impact.

While Power (social and political) is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Racism, Gender studies, White (horse) and White supremacy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • BECOMING AND FOSTERING ALLIES AND ACCOMPLICES THROUGH AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS: CHOOSING JUSTICE OVER COMFORT (4 citations)
  • “TAKING THE EMPATHY TO AN ACTIVIST STATE”: ALLY DEVELOPMENT AS CONTINUOUS CYCLES OF CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING AND ACTION (1 citations)
  • RESILIENCE ACROSS THE TRANSITION TO CANCER SURVIVORSHIP (0 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 Research in Human Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard M. Lerner (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard A. Settersten (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Toni C. Antonucci (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nilam Ram (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael Cunningham (8 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 Research in Human Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Oregon State University (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tufts University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Zurich (13 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, 9.09% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.00% of all publications and 50.00% 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.

Opportunities for Future Research

Continuing the conversation and expanding the current body of knowledge on developmental psychology, social psychology, and human development is paramount to our understanding of these disciplines. Studying and understanding these areas offer multiple paths for further exploration, both within academic institutions and beyond academia into policy and application, thus opening up doors to countless opportunities for future research. For instance, many of the subjects tackled by the Research in Human Development journal, such as cognitive science, ethnic group studies, and developmental science can serve as a foundation for postgraduate theses, dissertations, and independent studies. One potential area for further investigation could be the intersection of environmental ethics and cognition. Additionally, the role of identity in the context of epistemology and social psychology might also be explored further. These are but two of the many areas awaiting in-depth exploration and contextual applications. For those wishing to pursue further studies in psychology, choosing a reputable institution that offers robust programs in these fields would be a wise investment. Here is a compilation of the best psychology schools in Delaware, that prospective students might consider. Moreover, existing gaps in research can be identified by comprehensive reviews of the most-cited papers, prevalent topics in recent editions of the journal, and the trends in returning authors and institutional affiliations. These gaps can pinpoint unexplored or underrepresented areas of research, further helping scholars to carve their academic paths and contribute meaningfully to the field. Lastly, the Experience to Innovation Index provides a unique insight into researcher diversity and academic pedigree, which can also aid in identifying potential research trajectories. Remain tuned to the journal of Research in Human Development to stay updated on the latest research topics, make connections with other researchers and institutions, and identify potential areas for your own research contribution.

Top Publications

  • A Lifespan Model of Ethnic-Racial Identity

    Chelsea Derlan Williams;Christy M. Byrd;Stephen M. Quintana;Catherine Anicama

    (2020)
    131 Citations
  • Persistent concerns: Questions for research on ethnic-racial identity development.

    Leoandra Onnie Rogers;Lisa Kiang;Lauren White;Esther J. Calzada

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • MULTISYSTEM RESILIENCE: PATHWAYS TO AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK

    Ann S. Masten

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • BECOMING AND FOSTERING ALLIES AND ACCOMPLICES THROUGH AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS: CHOOSING JUSTICE OVER COMFORT

    Karen L. Suyemoto;Alissa L. Hochman;Roxanne A. Donovan;Lizabeth Roemer

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • APPLYING THE LIFESPAN MODEL OF ETHNIC-RACIAL IDENTITY: EXPLORING AFFECT, BEHAVIOR, AND COGNITION TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING

    Amy K. Marks;Esther Calzada;Lisa Kiang;María C. Pabón Gautier

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Race/Ethnic Differences in Social Resources as Cognitive Risk and Protective Factors.

    Benjamin Katz;Indira Turney;Ji Hyun Lee;Reza Amini

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • RESILIENCE ACROSS THE TRANSITION TO CANCER SURVIVORSHIP

    Crystal L. Park;Emily Fritzson;Katherine E. Gnall;Caroline Salafia

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • FAMILY RELIGIOUSNESS, PEER RELIGIOUSNESS, AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVENESS AS DEVELOPMENTAL CONTEXTS OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT RELIGIOUS DEIDENTIFICATION

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • ADVANCING RESEARCH ON MECHANISMS OF RESILIENCE (ARMOR) LONGITUDINAL COHORT STUDY OF NEW MILITARY RECRUITS: RESULTS FROM A FEASIBILITY PILOT STUDY

    Melissa A. Polusny;Craig A. Marquardt;Emily Hagel-Campbell;Clarissa R. Filetti

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Identifying Patterns of Youth Resilience to Neighborhood Disadvantage.

    S. Alexandra Burt;Kelly L. Klump;Alexandra Y. Vazquez;Elizabeth A. Shewark

    (2021)
    7 Citations

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