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Theory and Psychology
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Theory and Psychology

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Published by: SAGE

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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 778 14 24 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.605
Impact Factor: 1.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Theory & Psychology?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Epistemology, Social psychology, Psychoanalysis, Social constructionism and Cognitive psychology. Theory & Psychology addresses concerns in Epistemology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Perspective (graphical) and Critical psychology. Critical psychology research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Asian psychology.

The work on Social psychology presented in Theory & Psychology focuses on Social psychology (sociology) in particular. Theory & Psychology investigates Theoretical psychology research which frequently intersects with Philosophy of psychology.

  • Epistemology (58.13%)
  • Social psychology (12.90%)
  • Psychoanalysis (7.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Grounded Theory Methodology: The Pressing Need for a Coherent Logic of Justification (1367 citations)
  • Recent Advances in Positioning Theory (381 citations)
  • From design experiments to formative interventions (316 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Theory & Psychology:

The most cited papers primarily focus on research topics in Epistemology, Social psychology, Social constructionism, Cognition and Dialogical self. Most of the works presented in the published articles deal with Epistemology but they intersect with the subject of Qualitative research. The journal articles explore topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Individualism and Replication (statistics).

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

  • Epistemology
  • Law
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Theory & Psychology mostly deals with topics like Epistemology, Scientific realism, Cognitive psychology, Psychoanalysis and Cultural psychology. The research on Epistemology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Perspective (graphical) and Affordance. The in-depth study on Affordance also explores topics in the intersecting field of Ecological psychology.

It focused on Cognitive psychology research but expanded to cover Action (philosophy). The study on Cultural psychology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Semiotics. While Theory & Psychology primarily focused on Positivism, it also opened dialogues on the discipline of Standard model (cryptography).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Disturbances in dialogue and metacognition: A renewed way to understand and respond to alterations in self-experience in psychosis: (4 citations)
  • Models of semiotic borders in psychology and their implications: From rigidity of separation to topological dynamics of connectivity: (4 citations)
  • Representational measurement theory: Is its number up?: (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 Theory & Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Henderikus J. Stam (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joel Michell (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Daniel N. Robinson (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ian Parker (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Shotter (12 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 Theory & Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Calgary (43 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • York University (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Sydney (26 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Radboud University Nijmegen (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Aarhus University (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than 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, 12.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.67% of all publications and 61.33% 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.

Application of Theories and Research in Psychology

Emphasizing the practical application of psychology theories and research can lend substantial value to the academic discourse. The theories and research findings published in Theory & Psychology offer potential for profound implications across numerous settings. For instance, the principles of cognitive psychology are foundational not just for understanding human cognition but can be employed in creating effective educational strategies and optimizing human-computer interaction. In the field of social psychology, insights on human behavior in social contexts can inform public policies, influence advertisement strategies, and contribute to healthier social environments. Applying ideas highlighted in Theory & Psychology can also pave the way for aspiring and established psychologist in their pursuit of knowledge. Bringing together theory and practice not simply benefits academic understanding in the discipline, but fuels the prospects for real-world impact. For example, becoming a licensed psychologist requires a combination of academic preparation, clinical training and obtaining licensure. Specific requirements can vary depending on the location. In Nevada, detailed information can be found on the licensure requirements at how to become a psychologist in Nevada. Understanding and applying psychology theories thus forms an integral part of a successful career in psychology. Moreover, the journal could contain case studies or real-life examples where the theories have been applied, helping bring depth and context to the ideas captured in the journal. Establishing relationships between psychology theories and practice can enable readers, especially students and early-career researchers, to envision a clear path from abstract knowledge to hands-on application, promoting the usability of the journal's content and enriching the discourse in the realm of psychology.

Top Publications

  • The evil within: The AMORAL model of dark creativity

    (2022)
    110 Citations
  • The subjectivity of self and its ontology: From the world–brain relation to the point of view in the world

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Relational ethics and epistemology: The case for complementary first principles in psychology:

    Veronica Hopner;James H. Liu

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Translating science into practice in clinical psychology: A reformulation of the evidence-based practice inquiry model

    Tony Ward;Brian D. Haig;Max McDonald

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Disturbances in dialogue and metacognition: A renewed way to understand and respond to alterations in self-experience in psychosis:

    Paul H. Lysaker;John T. Lysaker

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Epistemic pluralism and the justification of conceptual strategies in science

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Phenomena complexes as targets of explanation in psychopathology: The relational analysis of phenomena approach:

    Kristopher Nielsen;Tony Ward

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Theory construction in the psychopathology domain: A multiphase approach:

    Hannah Hawkins-Elder;Tony Ward

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • The unappreciated relevance of auxiliary assumptions for evaluating theory-based interventions in health psychology

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • From competition to co-operation: Shifting the “one best model” perspective:

    Hannah Hawkins-Elder;Tony Ward

    (2021)
    5 Citations

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