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School Psychology International
H-index 11

School Psychology International

0143-0343

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 634 32 32 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 35
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.889
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at School Psychology International?

Developmental psychology, School psychology, Social psychology, Pedagogy and Clinical psychology are the subjects of interest in the journal. Developmental psychology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Test (assessment) and Cognition. In addition to School psychology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Intervention (counseling), Social science, Public relations and Medical education.

Intervention (counseling) and Psychological intervention are closely related fields of research discussed in it. The journal facilitates discussions on Social psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Context (language use) and Perception. It features Pedagogy research that overlaps with concepts in Mathematics education.

While work presented in School Psychology International provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Psychiatry and Anxiety.

  • Developmental psychology (29.98%)
  • School psychology (27.29%)
  • Social psychology (20.54%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Cyberbullying in Schools: A Research of Gender Differences (715 citations)
  • Initial Development of the Student's Life Satisfaction Scale: (672 citations)
  • Bullying in schools: Perspectives on understanding and preventing an international problem. (531 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at School Psychology International:

The most cited papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Pedagogy and School psychology. The most cited publications about Aggression under the umbrella field of Social psychology overlap with concepts in Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Injury prevention. While Developmental psychology is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Intervention (counseling) and Life satisfaction.

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:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Developmental psychology, Mental health, School psychology, Social psychology and Clinical psychology. Parenting styles is part of Developmental psychology studies tackled in it. Aside from discussions in Mental health, the journal also deals with the subject of Refugee which intersects with Spanish Civil War, Displacement (psychology) and International school disciplines.

The studies in School psychology featured incorporate elements of Criminology, Interpersonal relationship and Medical education. Topics in Social psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Academic achievement, Test anxiety, Peer support and Perception. Clinical psychology research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Occupational safety and health and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A comprehensive model of preschool through high school parent involvement with emphasis on the psychological facets (5 citations)
  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students at elevated risk of self-injury: The importance of virtual and online resources (5 citations)
  • Working together towards social justice, anti-racism, and equity: a joint commitment from school psychology international and journal of educational and psychological consultation: (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 School Psychology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas Oakland (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shane R. Jimerson (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Thomas J. Kehle (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Henry L. Janzen (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Melissa Allen Heath (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 School Psychology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Hong Kong (24 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alberta (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Haifa (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Carolina (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Exeter (20 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, 3.03% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.12% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.88% of all publications and 62.50% 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 Path: How to Become a School Psychologist

Have you ever wondered about the professional journey of researchers published in School Psychology International? Many of them are experienced psychologists who have pursued a specific career path to reach their current positions, contributing significantly to their respective fields. Let's take a look at one such popular career - school psychology. School psychologists play an essential role in education, helping students overcome challenges and excel acadically. These professionals assess and interpret students' behavior to improve their learning capabilities and overall academic experience. They work closely with teachers, parents, and other school staff to create a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students. If you're interested in pursuing a career in school psychology, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the educational requirements and necessary licensure. A doctorate in psychology, educational psychology, or school psychology is generally required, along with a one-year internship. In the U.S, school psychologists need to be certified or licensed by the state in which they work. Specific requirements can vary by state. If you're in Illinois and fancy this career path, we have a comprehensive guide on how to become a school psychologist in Illinois. Seize the opportunity to enhance students' educational experiences by launching your career as a school psychologist! After all, contributing to creating an enriching academic environment is just as impressive as being published in renowned journals like School Psychology International.

Top Publications

  • The relationship between school-basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration, academic engagement and academic achievement:

    Caterina Buzzai;Luana Sorrenti;Sebastiano Costa;Mary Ellen Toffle

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Parenting styles, parenting stress, and behavioral outcomes in children with autism:

    Patricia Clauser;Yi Ding;Eric C. Chen;Su-Je Cho

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students at elevated risk of self-injury: The importance of virtual and online resources

    Penelope Hasking;Stephen P. Lewis;Elana Bloom;Amy Brausch

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • The social contagion of student engagement in school

    Norman Biliwang Mendoza;Norman Biliwang Mendoza;Ronnel Bornasal King

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Who benefits most? Predicting the effectiveness of a social and emotional learning intervention according to children’s emotional and behavioural difficulties:

    Annemaree Carroll;Stephen Houghton;Stephen Houghton;Kylee Forrest;Molly McCarthy

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Meaning in life, connectedness, academic self-efficacy, and personal self-efficacy: A winning combination:

    Mantak Yuen;Jesus Alfonso Daep Datu

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Teacher-student relationship and academic achievement in China: Evidence from a three-level meta-analysis

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Use of translated and adapted versions of the WISC-V: Caveat emptor:

    Ryan J. McGill;Thomas J. Ward;Gary L. Canivez

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Chinese adolescents’ belief in a just world and academic resilience: The mediating role of perceived academic competence:

    Bingyu Liu;Michael J. Platow

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Assessing the impact of the European resilience curriculum in preschool, early and late primary school children

    Celeste Simões;Anabela Caetano Santos;Paula Lebre;João R. Daniel

    (2021)
    12 Citations

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