2026 Brian H. Spitzberg: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	56	4150	3830	2320	2093	166	15430

Overview

Brian H. Spitzberg is affiliated with San Diego State University in the United States. Their research spans a range of topics within social sciences and computer science, with particular focus on communication, sociology, political science, artificial intelligence, and clinical psychology.

The scientist's recent publications include the following papers:

Declines in non-digital social interaction among Americans, 2003-2017 (2020), Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Work Characteristics Needed by Middle Managers When Leading AI-Integrated Service Teams (2023), Journal of Service Research
"I Definitely Did Not Report It When I Was Raped... #WeBelieveChristine #MeToo": A Content Analysis of Disclosures of Sexual Assault on Twitter (2020), Social Media + Society
Cyber-harassment victimization of Portuguese adolescents: A lifestyle-routine activities theory approach (2022), Behavioral Sciences & the Law
The Geography of Covid-19 Spread in Italy Using Social Media and Geospatial Data Analytics (2021), The International Journal of Intelligence Security and Public Affairs

Their frequent co-authors include:

Ming-Hsiang Tsou (7 collaborations)
Jonna Koponen (3 collaborations)
Saara Julkunen (3 collaborations)
Anne Laajalahti (3 collaborations)
Marianna Turunen (3 collaborations)

Brian H. Spitzberg has contributed multiple articles to these publication venues:

Health Communication (2 publications)
Journal of Service Research (1 publication)
Journal of Applied Social Psychology (1 publication)
Social Media + Society (1 publication)
Industrial Marketing Management (1 publication)

Their main fields of study cover:

Social Sciences (21 publications)
Computer Science (8 publications)

The subfields of study for their work are:

Sociology and Political Science (8 publications)
Artificial Intelligence (7 publications)
Communication (6 publications)
Clinical Psychology (4 publications)
Gender Studies (3 publications)

The primary topics addressed in Brian H. Spitzberg's research include:

Misinformation and Its Impacts (14 publications)
Social Media and Politics (8 publications)
AI in Service Interactions (4 publications)
Gender, Feminism, and Media (4 publications)
Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection (4 publications)
COVID-19 epidemiological studies (4 publications)
COVID-19 and Mental Health (4 publications)

Best Publications

Interpersonal communication competence

Brian H. Spitzberg;William R. Cupach

1977
Citations
Handbook of interpersonal competence research

Brian H. Spitzberg;William R. Cupach

843
Citations
Trends in U.S. Adolescents’ media use, 1976–2016: The rise of digital media, the decline of TV, and the (near) demise of print.

Jean M. Twenge;Gabrielle N. Martin;Brian H. Spitzberg

619
Citations
The state of the art of stalking: Taking stock of the emerging literature

Brian H. Spitzberg;William R. Cupach

574
Citations
Cyberstalking and the technologies of interpersonal terrorism

Brian H. Spitzberg;Gregory Hoobler

565
Citations
Preliminary Development of a Model and Measure of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Competence

Brian H. Spitzberg

547
Citations
Appropriateness and Effectiveness Perceptions of Conflict Strategies

Daniel J. Canary;Brian H. Spitzberg

479
Citations
Communication competence as knowledge, skill, and impression

Brian H. Spitzberg

476
Citations
The Tactical Topography of Stalking Victimization and Management

Brian H. Spitzberg

465
Citations
Less in-person social interaction with peers among U.S. adolescents in the 21st century and links to loneliness:

Jean M. Twenge;Brian H. Spitzberg;W. Keith Campbell

465
Citations
Issues in the development of a theory of interpersonal competence in the intercultural context

Brian H. Spitzberg

370
Citations
A Model of the Perceived Competence of Conflict Strategies.

Daniel J. Canary;Brian H. Spitzberg

342
Citations
A COMPONENT MODEL OF RELATIONAL COMPETENCE

Brian H. Spitzberg;Michael L. Hecht

327
Citations
Competence in Interpersonal Conflict

William R. Cupach;Daniel J. Canary;Brian H. Spitzberg

277
Citations
Human Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, and Skills

Sherwyn P. Morreale;Brian H. Spitzberg;J. Kevin Barge

271
Citations
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

Brian H. Spitzberg;William R. Cupach

267
Citations
The dark side of close relationships.

Brian H. Spitzberg;William R. Cupach

259
Citations
Sexual Communication in Interpersonal Contexts: A Script-Based Approach

Sandra Metts;Brian H. Spitzberg

259
Citations
METHODS OF INTERPERSONAL SKILL ASSESSMENT

Brian H. Spitzberg

245
Citations
Loneliness and Relationally Competent Communication

Brian H. Spitzberg;Daniel J. Canary

233
Citations
The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit: From Attraction to Obsession and Stalking

William R. Cupach;Brian H. Spitzberg

205
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

William R. Cupach Illinois State University

Daniel J. Canary University of Utah

Jean M. Twenge San Diego State University

Scott C. Roesch San Diego State University

Michael L. Hecht Pennsylvania State University

W. Keith Campbell University of Georgia

External Links

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