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Research on Aging
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Research on Aging

0164-0275

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/roa

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 627 36 45 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 78
Documents by Best Scientists*: 86
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 79
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.097
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Research on Aging?

Research on Aging investigates areas of study like Gerontology, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Demography and Clinical psychology. While work presented in Research on Aging provided substantial information on Gerontology, it also covered topics in Longitudinal study, Race (biology), Activities of daily living, Socioeconomic status and Ethnic group. The journal centers on topics in Social psychology, with a focus on Social support.

Research on Demography addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Developed country.

  • Gerontology (35.71%)
  • Social psychology (15.00%)
  • Developmental psychology (14.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Short Scale for Measuring Loneliness in Large Surveys: Results From Two Population-Based Studies. (1410 citations)
  • Research on Aging: An Introduction (735 citations)
  • Community Studies Reporting Association between Self-Rated Health and Mortality: Additional Studies, 1995 to 1998 (547 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Research on Aging:

The journal articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Gerontology, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Demography and Social support. The Gerontology research tackled in the most cited articles is interrelated with Socioeconomic status which concerns subjects like Life course approach. The most cited papers with studies in Social psychology featured incorporate elements of Mental health, Older people and Normative.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Research on Aging tackles a plethora of topics, such as Gerontology, Developmental psychology, China, Demography and Association (psychology). The journal focuses on Gerontology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Life satisfaction, Marital status, Cognition, Mental health and Depression (differential diagnoses). The Developmental psychology study presented in Research on Aging encompasses related topics like Sibling and also examines its connection to subjects such as Closeness.

Research on Aging focuses on China but sometimes tackles the closely related disciplines such as

  • Long-term care together with Economic growth, Quality management and Quality (business),
  • Context (language use) that connect with fields like Dementia and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).. While Demography is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Ethnic group and Elderly persons. The research on Association (psychology) featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Longitudinal study and Social support.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Understanding health and social challenges for aging and long-term care in China (4 citations)
  • Associations of Ageism and Health: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Observational Studies. (3 citations)
  • Dietary Inflammatory Index and the Risk of Frailty Among Older Adults: 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.

The top authors publishing in Research on Aging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Neal Krause (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Edgar F. Borgatta (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rhonda J. V. Montgomery (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bei Wu (12 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Raymond T. Coward (11 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 on Aging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (87 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (44 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Washington (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Case Western Reserve University (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Southern California (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 1.30% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.42% 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.

Career Pathways in Psychology and Licensing Requirements

While Research on Aging provides extensive coverage on several realms of psychology such as Gerontology, Social psychology, and Developmental psychology, it's crucial to consider the underlying processes that psychologists undergo before they can conduct and publish such crucial research. A pivotal aspect of this process is attaining proper licensure. This process varies state by state, entailing distinct prerequisites and regulations depending on location. For instance, becoming a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts necessitates specific educational requirements, internship hours, and passing of examinations. Typically, prospective psychologists will require a doctoral degree in psychology, and they need to complete a required number of hours in pre and post degree supervised experience, usually totaling around 3,400 hours. Another requirement is passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Notably, the duration to become a psychologist can range from six to ten years considering the time inclusive of achieving one's bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees, alongside the necessary supervised experiences. To find out more details about the licensure requirements and possible time frames, check out this comprehensive guide on how long does it take to become a psychologist in Massachusetts. This insight underscores the extensive educational journey and rigorous requirements psychologists must fulfill before they can delve into research and contribute to the expansive topics explored in Research on Aging. As readers seek to understand the research presented, awareness of what goes into becoming a psychologist adds a greater level of appreciation for the industry.

Top Publications

  • Change in Loneliness Experienced by Older Men and Women Living Alone and With Others at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Maureen Wilson-Genderson;Allison R Heid;Francine Cartwright;Amy L Collins

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Are Filial Piety and Ethnic Community Engagement Associated With Psychological Wellbeing Among Older Chinese American Immigrants? A Cultural Resource Perspective.

    Jeung Hyun Kim;Merril Silverstein

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Importance of Activity Engagement and Neighborhood to Cognitive Function Among Older Chinese Americans.

    Fengyan Tang;Wei Zhang;Iris Chi;Mengting Li

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Revisiting Intergenerational Contact and Relationship Quality in Later Life: Parental Characteristics Matter:

    Hye Won Chai;Steven H Zarit;Karen L Fingerman

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • A Group-Based Walking Study to Enhance Physical Activity Among Older Adults: The Role of Social Engagement.

    Yujun Liu;Margie E Lachman

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Psychological and Social Factors Associated with Coexisting Frailty and Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review:

    Alison Ellwood;Catherine Quinn;Gail Mountain

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Generativity and Well-Being of Midlife and Aging Parents With Children With Developmental or Mental Health Problems:

    Kristin J Homan;Jan S Greenberg;Marsha R Mailick

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Profiles of Social Engagement and Their Association With Loneliness and Self-Rated Health Among Older Korean Immigrants

    Nan Sook Park;Yuri Jang;David A. Chiriboga;Soondool Chung

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Factors Associated with Death Anxiety Among Rural Chinese Older Adults: The Terror Management Perspective

    Yaolin Pei;Zhen Cong;Merril Silverstein;Shuzhuo Li

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • The Interplay of Personality Traits and Social Network Characteristics in the Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults

    (2022)
    11 Citations

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