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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities 41 5091 4724 44 42 164 6490

Geir Arild Espnes publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Geir Arild Espnes between 1970 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Geir Arild Espnes published across 56 years, from 1970 to 2025, averaging 3.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 39 publications in 2017. 4 of the 180 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1970 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 39. Peak 39 publications in 2017. 1970: 1 publication 1971: 0 publications 1972: 0 publications 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 1 publication 2000: 1 publication 2001: 2 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 0 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 3 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 8 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 9 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 39 publications 2018: 10 publications 2019: 9 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 12 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 5 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 2 publications
1970 2025

180 publications in total across all disciplines

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Geir Arild Espnes: publications per year, 1970 to 2025
Year Publications
1970 1
1971 0
1972 0
1973 0
1974 0
1975 0
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 1
1994 0
1995 1
1996 1
1997 0
1998 1
1999 1
2000 1
2001 2
2002 3
2003 2
2004 2
2005 0
2006 2
2007 2
2008 3
2009 1
2010 8
2011 10
2012 10
2013 9
2014 11
2015 10
2016 7
2017 39
2018 10
2019 9
2020 6
2021 12
2022 6
2023 5
2024 2
2025 2
Total 180
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Geir Arild Espnes publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Geir Arild Espnes sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 44–53 to 570+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 474. Most scientists, 474, have 114–123 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 164–173 publications, is where this scientist sits. 44–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–63 publications: 61 scientists 64–73 publications: 161 scientists 74–83 publications: 225 scientists 84–93 publications: 301 scientists 94–103 publications: 390 scientists 104–113 publications: 406 scientists 114–123 publications: 474 scientists 124–133 publications: 453 scientists 134–143 publications: 434 scientists 144–153 publications: 407 scientists 154–163 publications: 411 scientists 164–173 publications: 391 scientists 174–183 publications: 313 scientists 184–193 publications: 319 scientists 194–203 publications: 304 scientists 204–213 publications: 285 scientists 214–223 publications: 246 scientists 224–233 publications: 213 scientists 234–243 publications: 170 scientists 244–253 publications: 167 scientists 254–263 publications: 162 scientists 264–273 publications: 138 scientists 274–283 publications: 138 scientists 284–293 publications: 113 scientists 294–303 publications: 106 scientists 304–313 publications: 95 scientists 314–323 publications: 101 scientists 324–333 publications: 81 scientists 334–343 publications: 69 scientists 344–353 publications: 56 scientists 354–363 publications: 36 scientists 364–373 publications: 42 scientists 374–383 publications: 41 scientists 384–393 publications: 44 scientists 394–403 publications: 27 scientists 404–413 publications: 30 scientists 414–423 publications: 20 scientists 424–433 publications: 29 scientists 434–443 publications: 29 scientists 444–453 publications: 25 scientists 454–463 publications: 19 scientists 464–473 publications: 21 scientists 474–483 publications: 11 scientists 484–493 publications: 17 scientists 494–503 publications: 7 scientists 504–513 publications: 6 scientists 514–523 publications: 12 scientists 524–533 publications: 10 scientists 534–543 publications: 7 scientists 544–553 publications: 6 scientists 554–563 publications: 12 scientists 564–569 publications: 8 scientists 570+ publications: 100 scientists
44–53 publications 570+

This scientist: 164 publications — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

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Number of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 7,777 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
44–53 28
54–63 61
64–73 161
74–83 225
84–93 301
94–103 390
104–113 406
114–123 474
124–133 453
134–143 434
144–153 407
154–163 411
164–173 391 164
174–183 313
184–193 319
194–203 304
204–213 285
214–223 246
224–233 213
234–243 170
244–253 167
254–263 162
264–273 138
274–283 138
284–293 113
294–303 106
304–313 95
314–323 101
324–333 81
334–343 69
344–353 56
354–363 36
364–373 42
374–383 41
384–393 44
394–403 27
404–413 30
414–423 20
424–433 29
434–443 29
444–453 25
454–463 19
464–473 21
474–483 11
484–493 17
494–503 7
504–513 6
514–523 12
524–533 10
534–543 7
544–553 6
554–563 12
564–569 8
570+ 100
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Geir Arild Espnes D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Geir Arild Espnes sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 71 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 100+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 313. Most scientists, 313, have 42 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 41 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 41 D-Index — 38th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

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Number of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 7,777 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 177
31 210
32 222
33 188
34 181
35 243
36 261
37 272
38 278
39 300
40 297
41 308 41
42 313
43 300
44 269
45 260
46 228
47 251
48 203
49 186
50 187
51 166
52 138
53 141
54 131
55 137
56 109
57 129
58 95
59 105
60 106
61 86
62 94
63 77
64 79
65 59
66 68
67 51
68 49
69 40
70 43
71 40
72 50
73 46
74 43
75 45
76 45
77 30
78 25
79 31
80 29
81 18
82 21
83 26
84 15
85 15
86 19
87 19
88 12
89 7
90 19
91 20
92 13
93 9
94 13
95 8
96 7
97 6
98 6
99 6
100+ 97
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Overview

Geir Arild Espnes is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway. Their research spans multiple disciplines within health and psychology, focusing extensively on adolescent and public health issues. They have contributed to the fields of Psychology, Health Professions, and Social Sciences, with a notable emphasis on subfields including Health, General Health Professions, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Speech and Hearing.

The scientist has addressed a variety of topics related to health and well-being. Key areas of research include:

  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Health, psychology, and well-being
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • School Health and Nursing Education
  • Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health

Their recent published papers illustrate a consistent focus on adolescent mental health, social support, and stress-related challenges. Notable publications include:

  • "Social support, bullying, school-related stress and mental health in adolescence" (2020) in Nordic Psychology
  • "Sense of Coherence in Association with Stress Experience and Health in Adolescents" (2020) in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • "Bullying, social support and adolescents' mental health: Results from a follow-up study" (2020) in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
  • "The role of perceived loneliness and sociodemographic factors in association with subjective mental and physical health and well-being in Norwegian adolescents" (2021) in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
  • "Achieving healthy ageing through the perspective of sense of coherence among senior-only households: a qualitative study" (2020) in Aging & Mental Health

Espnes has collaborated frequently with several researchers, reflecting interdisciplinary cooperation. Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Unni Karin Moksnes
  • Hanne Nissen Bjørnsen
  • Mary-Elizabeth Bradley Eilertsen
  • Regine Ringdal
  • Nayan Parlikar

The scientist's work is often published in venues that concentrate on public health and psychological research. Frequent publication venues are:

  • Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • BMC Geriatrics
  • Scientific Reports
  • Nordic Psychology

Best Publications

  • The Handbook of Salutogenesis

    Maurice B. Mittelmark;Shifra Sagy;Monica Eriksson;Georg F. Bauer

  • Self-esteem and life satisfaction in adolescents-gender and age as potential moderators.

    Unni K. Moksnes;Geir A. Espnes;Geir A. Espnes

  • Physical Self-Concept and Sports: Do Gender Differences Still Exist?

    Anne Torhild Klomsten;Einar M Skaalvik;Geir Arild Espnes

  • The association between stress and emotional states in adolescents: The role of gender and self-esteem

    Unni K. Moksnes;Inger E.O. Moljord;Geir A. Espnes;Don G. Byrne

  • Positive and negative work–family interaction and burnout: A longitudinal study of reciprocal relations

    Siw Tone Innstrand;Ellen Melbye Langballe;Geir Arild Espnes;Erik Falkum

  • Trends in absolute and relative educational inequalities in four modifiable ischaemic heart disease risk factors: repeated cross-sectional surveys from the Nord-Trondelag Health Study (HUNT) 1984-2008

    Linda Ernstsen;Linda Ernstsen;Bjørn Heine Strand;Sara Marie Nilsen;Geir Arild Espnes;Geir Arild Espnes

  • The Relationship Between Positive Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-Being Among Adolescents: Implications for School Health Services

    Hanne N Bjørnsen;Geir A Espnes;Mary-Elizabeth B Eilertsen;Regine Ringdal

  • Stress, sense of coherence and emotional symptoms in adolescents

    Unni K. Moksnes;Geir A. Espnes;Gørill Haugan

  • Job Stress, Burnout and Job Satisfaction: An Intervention Study for Staff Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities

    Siw Tone Innstrand;Geir Arild Espnes;Reidar Mykletun

  • Positive mental health literacy: development and validation of a measure among Norwegian adolescents.

    Hanne Nissen Bjørnsen;Mary˗Elizabeth Bradley Eilertsen;Regine Ringdal;Geir Arild Espnes

  • Validation of two versions of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale among Norwegian adolescents:

    Regine Ringdal;Mary-Elizabeth Bradley Eilertsen;Hanne Nissen Bjørnsen;Geir Arild Espnes

  • The association between sense of coherence and life satisfaction in adolescents.

    Unni K. Moksnes;Audhild Løhre;Geir A. Espnes;Geir A. Espnes

  • Self-esteem and emotional health in adolescents – gender and age as potential moderators

    Unni K. Moksnes;Geir A. Espnes

  • Sense of coherence and emotional health in adolescents.

    Unni K. Moksnes;Geir A. Espnes;Monica Lillefjell;Monica Lillefjell

  • Adolescent stress: evaluation of the factor structure of the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire (ASQ-N)

    Unni Karin Moksnes;Don G. Byrne;Jason Mazanov;Geir Arild Espnes;Geir Arild Espnes

  • Service user involvement enhanced the research quality in a study using interpretative phenomenological analysis - the power of multiple perspectives.

    Nina Helen Mjøsund;Monica Eriksson;Geir Arild Espnes;Mette Haaland-Øverby

  • Burnout among people working with intellectually disabled persons: a theory update and an example.

    Siw Tone Innstrand;Geir Arild Espnes;Reidar Mykletun

  • Stress and happiness among adolescents with varying frequency of physical activity.

    Inger Elise Opheim Moljord;Unni Karin Moksnes;Lasse Eriksen;Geir Arild Espnes

  • The Self-Transcendence Scale An Investigation of the Factor Structure Among Nursing Home Patients

    Gørill Haugan;Toril Rannestad;Helge Garåsen;Randi Hammervold

Frequent Co-Authors

Unni K. Moksnes
Unni K. Moksnes Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Georg F. Bauer
Georg F. Bauer University of Zurich
Maurice B. Mittelmark
Maurice B. Mittelmark University of Bergen
Christian A. Klöckner
Christian A. Klöckner Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Töres Theorell
Töres Theorell Karolinska Institute
Corey L. M. Keyes
Corey L. M. Keyes Emory University
Odin Hjemdal
Odin Hjemdal Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Einar M. Skaalvik
Einar M. Skaalvik Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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