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Arie Dijkstra publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Arie Dijkstra sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 229 publications — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Arie Dijkstra D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Arie Dijkstra sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 43 D-Index — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Arie Dijkstra is affiliated with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and has contributed extensively to the fields of medicine and psychology, with a particular focus on behavioral health and interventions, human-animal interaction studies, and breastfeeding practices. Their research also covers diverse areas such as psychology of moral and emotional judgment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research, evolutionary psychology and human behavior, as well as media influence and health.

The scientist's work spans both main fields of medicine and psychology, with notable emphasis on applied psychology, genetics, sociology and political science, epidemiology, and social psychology as subfields. These areas collectively demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach in addressing health, behavioral, and social science questions.

Several recent papers exemplify Dijkstra's research interests. Among them are:

  • "Family Member, Best Friend, Child or 'Just' a Pet, Owners' Relationship Perceptions and Consequences for Their Cats" (2021), published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • "Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)" (2022), published in The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication
  • "Prognostic factors of adherence to home-based exercise therapy in patients with chronic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (2023), published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
  • "Expectations Versus Reality: Long-Term Research on the Dog-Owner Relationship" (2020), published in Animals
  • "A cross-sectional study of lactation room quality and Dutch working mothers' satisfaction, perceived ease of, and perceived support for breast milk expression at work" (2021), published in International Breastfeeding Journal

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Dijkstra include Esther Bouma, Ellen Ricke, Eric W.P. Bakker, Sjoukje A. van Dellen, and Barbara Wisse, reflecting a collaborative network across various topics within health and behavioral sciences.

Dijkstra's publications most commonly appear in several venues such as:

  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology)
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Animals
  • Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Best Publications

  • Understanding tailoring in communicating about health

    Robert P. Hawkins;Matthew Kreuter;Kenneth Resnicow;Martin Fishbein

  • Negative life events and depressive symptoms in late adolescence: Bonding and cognitive coping as vulnerability factors?

    Vivian Kraaij;Nadia Garnefski;Erik Jan de Wilde;Arie Dijkstra

  • Polymorphisms of the ADAM33 gene are associated with accelerated lung function decline in asthma

    H Jongepier;Hendrika Boezen;A Dijkstra;T D Howard

  • The development of computer-generated tailored interventions.

    Arie Dijkstra;Hein De Vries

  • Pros and cons of quitting, self-efficacy, and the stages of change in smoking cessation

    A Dijkstra;H de Vries;M Bakker

  • Working mechanisms of computer-tailored health education: evidence from smoking cessation

    Arie Dijkstra

  • Lung function decline in asthma: association with inhaled corticosteroids, smoking and sex

    Arie Dijkstra;Judith Vonk;H Jongepier;Gerard Koppelman

  • Determinants of oral hygiene behavior: a study based on the theory of planned behavior.

    Yvonne A.B. Buunk-Werkhoven;Arie Dijkstra;Cees P. van der Schans

  • Differential Beliefs, Perceived Social Influences, and Self-Efficacy Expectations among Smokers in Various Motivational Phases

    H De Vries;A N Mudde;A Dijkstra;M C Willemsen

  • Determinants of forward stage transitions: a Delphi study

    Emely De Vet;Johannes Brug;Johannes Brug;Jascha De Nooijer;Arie Dijkstra

  • Effects of active and passive smoking on disease course of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

    Frans van der Heide;Arie Dijkstra;Rinse K. Weersma;Frans A. Albersnagel

  • Efficacy and Use of an Internet-delivered Computer-tailored Lifestyle Intervention, Targeting Saturated Fat Intake, Physical Activity and Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Anke Oenema;Johannes Brug;Johannes Brug;Arie Dijkstra;Inge de Weerdt

  • Tailored interventions to communicate stage-matched information to smokers in different motivational stages.

    A. Dijkstra;H. De Vries;J. Roijackers;G. Van Breukelen

  • Psychometric properties of Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaires: A systematic review

    Michiel F. Reneman;Arie Dijkstra;Jan H.B. Geertzen;Pieter U. Dijkstra

  • The Psychology of Tailoring‐Ingredients in Computer‐Tailored Persuasion

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  • Long-term effectiveness of computer-generated tailored feedback in smoking cessation

    A. Dijkstra;H. De Vries;J. Roijackers

  • Worry about health in smoking behaviour change.

    Arie Dijkstra;J Brosschot

  • Targeting smokers with low readiness to change with tailored and nontailored self-help materials.

    Arie Dijkstra;Hein De Vries;Jolanda Roijackers

  • A match-mismatch test of a stage model of behaviour change in tobacco smoking

    Arie Dijkstra;Barbara Conijn;Hein De Vries

  • TAILORING INFORMATION TO ENHANCE QUITTING IN SMOKERS WITH LOW MOTIVATION TO QUIT : THREE BASIC EFFICACY QUESTIONS

    Arie Dijkstra;Hein De Vries;Jolanda Roijackers;Gerard van Breukelen

  • Readiness to adopt the self-management approach to cope with chronic pain in fibromyalgic patients.

    Arie Dijkstra;Johan W.S. Vlaeyen;Heidi Rijnen;Warren Nielson

Frequent Co-Authors

Hein de Vries
Hein de Vries Maastricht University
Abraham P. Buunk
Abraham P. Buunk University of Groningen
Marc C. Willemsen
Marc C. Willemsen Maastricht University
Johannes Brug
Johannes Brug Utrecht University
José M. Peiró
José M. Peiró University of Valencia
Sijmen A. Reijneveld
Sijmen A. Reijneveld University Medical Center Groningen
Geoffrey T. Fong
Geoffrey T. Fong University of Waterloo
Marloes Kleinjan
Marloes Kleinjan Utrecht University
Rutger C. M. E. Engels
Rutger C. M. E. Engels Erasmus University Rotterdam

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