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9450
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G. John Geldhof 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 G. John Geldhof sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 100 publications — 20th percentile

20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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G. John Geldhof 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 G. John Geldhof sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 36 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

G. John Geldhof is affiliated with Oregon State University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the social sciences and psychology, with a notable focus on education and developmental topics.

The main fields of study for Geldhof include:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology

Their work also extends to specific subfields such as:

  • Education
  • Safety Research
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Key topics frequently addressed in their research concern:

  • Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

Geldhof has published extensively across various academic journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
  • Early Childhood Research Quarterly
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Journal for Person-Oriented Research
  • Environmental Health

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Geldhof cover a range of topics and research areas. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Positive Youth Development in 2020: Theory, Research, Programs, and the Promotion of Social Justice" (2021) in Journal of Research on Adolescence
  • "Explaining achievement gaps in kindergarten and third grade: The role of self-regulation and executive function skills" (2020) in Early Childhood Research Quarterly
  • "Critical consciousness in late adolescence: Understanding if, how, and why youth act" (2020) in Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
  • "Early predictors of first and fourth grade reading and math: The role of self-regulation and early literacy skills" (2020) in Early Childhood Research Quarterly
  • "The Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders Revised (HTKS-R): Development and psychometric properties of a revision to reduce floor effects" (2021) in Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Geldhof collaborates regularly with a core group of researchers. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Megan M. McClelland
  • Richard M. Lerner
  • Yue Ni
  • Dian Yu
  • Corine P. Tyler

Best Publications

  • Reliability Estimation in a Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis Framework

    G. John Geldhof;Kristopher J. Preacher;Michael J. Zyphur

  • Positive Youth Development and Relational-Developmental-Systems

    Richard M. Lerner;Jacqueline V. Lerner;Edmond P. Bowers;G. John Geldhof

  • Creation of short and very short measures of the five Cs of positive youth development

    G. J. Geldhof;Edmond P. Bowers;Michelle J. Boyd;Megan K. Mueller

  • Academic Achievement in the High School Years: The Changing Role of School Engagement

    Paul A. Chase;Lacey J. Hilliard;G. John Geldhof;Daniel J. A. Warren

  • Examining the Relations between Executive Function, Math, and Literacy during the Transition to Kindergarten: A Multi-Analytic Approach.

    Sara A. Schmitt;G. John Geldhof;David J. Purpura;Robert Duncan

  • Development and Self-Regulation

    Megan M. McClelland;G. John Geldhof;Claire E. Cameron;Shannon B. Wanless

  • Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship: Preliminary Findings From the Young Entrepreneurs Study

    G. John Geldhof;Tenelle Porter;Michelle B. Weiner;Heather Malin

  • Developmental trajectories of intentional self regulation in adolescence: the role of parenting and implications for positive and problematic outcomes among diverse youth.

    Edmond P. Bowers;Steinunn Gestsdottir;G. John Geldhof;Jana Nikitin

  • Positive Youth Development in 2020: Theory, Research, Programs, and the Promotion of Social Justice.

    Richard M Lerner;Jacqueline V Lerner;Velma McBride Murry;Emilie Phillips Smith

  • Promoting positive youth development in the face of contextual changes and challenges: the roles of individual strengths and ecological assets.

    Richard M. Lerner;Edmond P. Bowers;G. John Geldhof;Steinunn Gestsdóttir

  • Longitudinal Analysis of a Very Short Measure of Positive Youth Development

    G. John Geldhof;Edmond P. Bowers;Megan Kiely Mueller;Christopher Michael Napolitano

  • Special Section Introduction: Thriving in Context: Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development

    G. John Geldhof;Edmond P. Bowers;Richard M. Lerner

  • Understanding Entrepreneurial Intent in Late Adolescence: The Role of Intentional Self-Regulation and Innovation

    G. John Geldhof;Michelle Weiner;Jennifer P. Agans;Megan K. Mueller

  • Special Issue Introduction: Thriving Across the Adolescent Years: A View of the Issues

    Edmond P. Bowers;G. John Geldhof;Sara K. Johnson;Jacqueline V. Lerner

  • Preschoolers' social dominance, moral cognition, and moral behavior: an evolutionary perspective.

    Patricia H. Hawley;G. John Geldhof

  • Revisiting the utility of retrospective pre-post designs: The need for mixed-method pilot data.

    G. John Geldhof;Danielle A. Warner;Jennifer K. Finders;Asia A. Thogmartin

  • Self-Regulation across the Life Span

    G. John Geldhof;Todd D. Little;John Colombo

  • The End of the Beginning: Evidence and Absences Studying Positive Youth Development in a Global Context

    Richard M. Lerner;Jonathan M. Tirrell;Elizabeth M. Dowling;G. John Geldhof

  • Explaining achievement gaps in kindergarten and third grade: The role of self-regulation and executive function skills

    Jennifer K. Finders;Megan M. McClelland;G. John Geldhof;David W. Rothwell

  • Trajectories of Participation in Athletics and Positive Youth Development: The Influence of Sport Type.

    Jennifer P. Agans;G. John Geldhof

  • Relationships With Important Nonparental Adults and Positive Youth Development: An Examination of Youth Self-Regulatory Strengths as Mediators

    Edmond P. Bowers;G. John Geldhof;Kristina L. Schmid;Christopher Michael Napolitano

  • Orthogonalizing Through Residual Centering: Extended Applications and Caveats

    G. John Geldhof;Sunthud Pornprasertmanit;Alexander M. Schoemann;Todd D. Little

  • The Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development

    G. John Geldhof;Edmond P. Bowers;Megan K. Mueller;Christopher M. Napolitano

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard M. Lerner
Richard M. Lerner Tufts University
Edmond P. Bowers
Edmond P. Bowers Clemson University
Jacqueline V. Lerner
Jacqueline V. Lerner Boston College
Megan M. McClelland
Megan M. McClelland Oregon State University
William Damon
William Damon Stanford University
David J. Purpura
David J. Purpura Purdue University West Lafayette
Todd D. Little
Todd D. Little Texas Tech University
Ryan P. Bowles
Ryan P. Bowles Michigan State University
Karen Hooker
Karen Hooker Oregon State University
Alexandra M. Freund
Alexandra M. Freund University of Zurich

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