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The Journal of Black Psychology
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The Journal of Black Psychology

0095-7984

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 759 27 34 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 34
Documents by Best Scientists*: 41
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 1
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Black Psychology?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Ethnic group and Racism. In the journal, Academic achievement, Perception and Race (biology) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Social psychology research. Self-esteem is a key component of Developmental psychology research discussed in it.

The presented Clinical psychology study covers related areas such as Coping (psychology) and also touches on topics like Suicide prevention. Aside from research in Suicide prevention, the journal also discusses Occupational safety and health studies. It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Occupational safety and health and Injury prevention.

Journal of Black Psychology dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Identity (social science) and Gender studies.

  • Social psychology (35.51%)
  • Developmental psychology (23.71%)
  • Clinical psychology (20.19%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The schedule of racist events: A measure of racial discrimination and a study of its negative physical and mental health consequences (954 citations)
  • The Thomas and Cross Models of Psychological Nigrescence A Review (548 citations)
  • African American College Students’ Experiences With Everyday Racism: Characteristics of and Responses to These Incidents (338 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Black Psychology:

The most cited articles investigate studies in Social psychology, Ethnic group, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology and Racism. The journal articles address concerns in Social psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Academic achievement, Perception and Scale (social sciences). The published articles in Coping (psychology) fall within the purview of Clinical psychology but it also intertwines with topics in Suicide prevention.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Developmental psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Developmental psychology, Gender studies, Racism, Social psychology and Mental health are the focal point of discussions in the journal. Some problems in Developmental psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Ethnic group, Premarital Pregnancy and Family life cycle. It addresses concerns in Gender studies which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Identity (social science), Stress (linguistics) and Healthcare system.

The studies on Racism discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Test (assessment), Higher education and Black/African American. Journal of Black Psychology focuses on Social psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Qualitative research, Civic engagement and Perception. The journal holds forums on Mental health that merges themes from other disciplines such as Resilience factors, Posttraumatic growth, Clinical psychology and Gerontology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • “The Talk” and Parenting While Black in America: Centering Race, Resistance, and Refuge: (1 citations)
  • The Role of Coping in the Relationship Between Endorsement of the Strong Black Woman Schema and Depressive Symptoms Among Black Women (1 citations)
  • Perceived Teacher Autonomy Support and Self-Determination Skill Expression: Predictors of Student Engagement Among African American High School Students: (1 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 Journal of Black Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Faye Z. Belgrave (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kevin Cokley (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Wade W. Nobles (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stanley O. Gaines (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert M. Sellers (10 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 Journal of Black Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (58 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Howard University (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (24 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, 4.76% 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 12.50% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.00% of all publications and 32.50% 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 and Time Requirement for Becoming a School Psychologist

If you are interested in a career in the field of psychology and want to contribute to the betterment of school environments and student's mental health, you might be considering becoming a school psychologist. It's not only a rewarding career in terms of job satisfaction, but it also offers exciting opportunities for further research and specialization in areas like developmental psychology or social psychology. The path to becoming a school psychologist involves acquiring the necessary academic qualifications, obtaining license and certification, and gaining professional experience. To begin, one has to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Subsequent to this, you have to complete either a specialist level degree program (Ed.S), which typically lasts for three years, or a doctoral program (Ph.D., Ed.D, Psy.D) in school psychology, which can take between five to seven years. Upon finishing this academic work, aspiring school psychologists must complete an internship or a supervised practice, which usually lasts an academic year. When all these steps have been completed, they can apply for state licensure and certification, which varies from one state to another. To illustrate, let's consider the path to becoming a school psychologist in Maine. Along with the academic qualifications and internship or supervised practice, Maine requires passage of a state jurisprudence examination. Furthermore, before they can apply for licensure, applicants must also provide evidence of a year-long supervised work experience in an education environment. But how long does this entire process take? Generally, the time needed to become a school psychologist can be around 6 to 9 years, including undergraduate study. It depends on the individual's pace, the program type, and state licensure requirements. Besides a fulfilling career in schools, the journey of transformation into a school psychologist opens up a vast field of research possibilities. Some of these areas of research are showcased in the Journal of Black Psychology, which covers varied aspects of psychology including social, developmental, and clinical psychology. Feel like it's a long journey and looking for more specifics? Check out the detailed guide on how long does it take to become a school psychologist in Maine to delve into more in-depth information.

Top Publications

  • Community Healing and Resistance Through Storytelling: A Framework to Address Racial Trauma in Africana Communities:

    Nkechinyelum A. Chioneso;Carla D. Hunter;Robyn Latrice Gobin;Shardé McNeil Smith

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Black Cultural Strengths and Psychosocial Well-Being: An Empirical Analysis With Black American Adults:

    Veronica E. Johnson;Robert T. Carter

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • “The Talk” and Parenting While Black in America: Centering Race, Resistance, and Refuge:

    Leslie A. Anderson;Margaret O’Brien Caughy;Margaret T. Owen

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • African American Adolescent Girls’ Beliefs About Skin Tone and Colorism:

    Jasmine A. Abrams;Jasmine A. Abrams;Faye Z. Belgrave;Chelsea D. Williams;Morgan L. Maxwell

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Ethnic-Racial and Religious Identity as Mediators of Relations Between Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Prosocial Behaviors Among Black Young Adults:

    Sahitya Maiya;Gustavo Carlo;Antoinette M. Landor;Madison K. Memmott-Elison

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Incorporating a Race Salience Subscale Into the Cross Racial Identity Scale (CRIS)

    Frank C. Worrell;Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton;Beverly J. Vandiver;Peony E. Fhagen

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • BMI and Disordered Eating in Black College Women: The Potential Mediating Role of Body Appreciation and Moderating Role of Ethnic Identity

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • ‘It Just Feels Like an Invasion’: Black First-Episode Psychosis Patients’ Experiences With Coercive Intervention and Its Influence on Help-Seeking Behaviours

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Dipo Rites of Passage and Psychological Well-being Among Krobo Adolescent Females in Ghana: A Preliminary Study:

    Elizabeth Anorkor Abbey;Christopher Charles Mate-Kole;Benjamin Amponsah;Faye Z. Belgrave

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Starting the Conversation: Common Themes Typifying Expectant Unmarried Black Parents’ Discussions About Coparenting a First Child Together:

    Katherine McKay;Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler;Tara B. Little;Kyle DePalma

    (2021)
    6 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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