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Self and Identity
H-index 16

Self and Identity

1529-8868

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/psai20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 407 124 105 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 128
Documents by Best Scientists*: 106
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 64
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.135
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Self and Identity?

Self and Identity aims to foster the development of research in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Self, Self-esteem and Identity (social science). The journal focused on Social psychology research but expanded to cover Perception. Topics in Developmental psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Affect (psychology), Cognition, Association (psychology) and Personality.

Attendees of the journal participated in discussions that delve into both Self-concept and CLARITY.

  • Social psychology (73.75%)
  • Developmental psychology (29.24%)
  • Self (16.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Self-Compassion (2740 citations)
  • Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself (2053 citations)
  • A Three-Factor Model of Social Identity (692 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Self and Identity:

The main points discussed in the published papers deal with Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Self-esteem, Self and Self-compassion. The journal papers explore research in Context (language use) and overlapping concepts in Categorization to expand the discourse in Social psychology. While Self-compassion is the key highlight in the published articles, thet also covered some subjects on Well-being and Perception.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • Self-esteem

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Self and Identity focuses on Social psychology, Narcissism, Identity (social science), Self-esteem and Self. Self and Identity connects the study in Social psychology with the closely related area of Transgender. It holds forums on Narcissism that merges themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology and Admiration.

The concepts on Identity (social science) presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Denial, Sexual minority and DUAL (cognitive architecture). Some problems in Self-esteem that were presented in Self and Identity overlapped with concepts under Compromise, Longitudinal study, Umbrella term and Normative. In addition to Self research, Self and Identity aims to explore topics under Big Five personality traits, Cognitive psychology, Content (Freudian dream analysis) and Self-enhancement.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissistic States in Interpersonal Situations (11 citations)
  • (Trans)gender stereotypes and the self: Content and consequences of gender identity stereotypes (10 citations)
  • I don’t feel ya: How narcissism shapes empathy (8 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 Self and Identity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Constantine Sedikides (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Virgil Zeigler-Hill (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mark R. Leary (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kristin D. Neff (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Roy F. Baumeister (8 papers) published 2 papers 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 Self and Identity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Southampton (26 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Duke University (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (14 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, 16.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.47% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.64% of all publications and 55.93% 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.

Educational Institutes Specializing in Psychology

The field of psychology continues to evolve, and to keep up with the advancements, it is crucial that scholars seek the best educational institutions for their studies. In this regard, the State of Minnesota offers an array of schools recognized for their strong psychology departments. Among them, some stand out for their excellence in the field of psychology and are known for nurturing many acclaimed researchers. These include the University of Minnesota, Macalester College, and the College of Saint Benedict, to name a few. Students attending these schools gain an extensive grounding in psychological theories, research methodologies, and practical applications. For scholars aspiring to conduct research in psychology and contribute to important journals like Self and Identity, finding the best universities or colleges that support your academic endeavors is crucial. Here is a comprehensive list of the best psychology schools in Minnesota one can consider for furthering their education. In these schools, the focus on research and practical implementation facilitates an understanding of topics in depth, sharpening the students' understanding of self and identity. This ensures that graduates are well-equipped to contribute significantly to their respective fields.

Top Publications

  • Ritual, identity fusion, and the inauguration of president Trump: a pseudo-experiment of ritual modes theory

    Rohan Kapitány;Christopher Kavanagh;Michael D. Buhrmester;Martha Newson

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissistic States in Interpersonal Situations

    Elizabeth A. Edershile;Aidan G.C. Wright

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • The motivation to maintain favorable identities

    Mark D. Alicke;Constantine Sedikides;Yiyue Zhang

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Unmasking Narcissus: A competitive test of existing hypotheses on (agentic, antagonistic, neurotic, and communal) narcissism and (explicit and implicit) self-esteem across 18 samples

    Simon Mota;Sarah Humberg;Sascha Krause;Ramzi Fatfouta

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Social exclusion reduces happiness by creating expectations of future rejection

    Hallgeir Sjåstad;Ming Zhang;Andreas Espegren Masvie;Roy Baumeister

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • “It’s just a phase”: Identity denial experiences, self-concept clarity, and emotional well-being in bisexual individuals

    Alexandra Garr-Schultz;Wendi Gardner

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • On the doggedness of self-enhancement and self-protection: How constraining are reality constraints?

    Constantine Sedikides

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Double isolation: Identity expression threat predicts greater gender disparities in computer science

    Sapna Cheryan;Ella J. Lombard;Lauren Hudson;Kengthsagn Louis

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • The role of meta-cognitive certainty on the relationship between identity fusion and endorsement of extreme pro-group behavior

    Borja Paredes;David Santos;Pablo Briñol;Ángel Gómez

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Narcissism, Perfectionistic Self-Presentation, and Relationship Satisfaction From a Dyadic Perspective

    Silvia Casale;Giulia Fioravanti;Virginia Baldi;Gordon L. Flett

    (2020)
    26 Citations

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