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Manfred Diehl 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 Manfred Diehl sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 145 publications — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Manfred Diehl 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 Manfred Diehl sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 49 D-Index — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2006 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Manfred Diehl is affiliated with Colorado State University in the United States and has contributed extensively to the fields of psychology and social sciences. Their research work primarily focuses on aging and gerontology, exploring psychological well-being, health disparities, and behavioral health interventions related to aging populations.

The scientist has published over 100 works, addressing topics in aging and psychological health. Their subfields of study include neuropsychology and physiological psychology, social psychology, applied psychology, health, and demography.

Notable frequent co-authors collaborating with Manfred Diehl include:

  • Hans-Werner Wahl
  • Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey
  • Allyson Brothers
  • Serena Sabatini
  • Roman Kaspar

Their research has appeared frequently in the following publication venues:

  • Innovation in Aging
  • Psychology and Aging
  • The Journals of Gerontology Series B
  • The Gerontologist
  • American Psychologist

Prominent papers authored or co-authored by Manfred Diehl include:

  • Optimizing aging: A call for a new narrative, 2020, American Psychologist
  • Age-related change in self-perceptions of aging: Longitudinal trajectories and predictors of change, 2021, Psychology and Aging

Other influential papers in the broader scope of aging research that relate closely to topics Manfred Diehl investigates include:

  • Aging in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Avoiding Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Solidarity, 2020, The Journals of Gerontology Series B
  • Longitudinal effects of subjective aging on health and longevity: An updated meta-analysis, 2023, Psychology and Aging
  • The Effects of Age Stereotypes on Physical and Mental Health Are Mediated by Self-perceptions of Aging, 2020, The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Manfred Diehl has authored books such as "The psychology of later life: A contextual perspective," published in 2020 by the American Psychological Association.

Main topics covered in their research include:

  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Retirement, Disability, and Employment
  • Physical Activity and Health

In recognition of contributions to psychology, Manfred Diehl was awarded the title Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2006.

Best Publications

  • Age and sex differences in strategies of coping and defense across the life span

    Manfred Diehl;Nathan Coyle;Gisela Labouvie-Vief

  • Aging in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Avoiding Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Solidarity.

    Liat Ayalon;Alison Chasteen;Manfred Diehl;Becca R. Levy

  • Empathy across the adult lifespan: Longitudinal and experience-sampling findings.

    Daniel Grühn;Kristine Rebucal;Manfred Diehl;Mark Lumley

  • Adult attachment styles: their relations to family context and personality.

    Manfred Diehl;Alexandra B. Elnick;Linda S. Bourbeau;Gisela Labouvie-Vief

  • The influence of subjective aging on health and longevity: a meta-analysis of longitudinal data.

    Gerben J. Westerhof;Martina Miche;Anne E. Barrett

  • Awareness of Aging: Theoretical Considerations on an Emerging Concept.

    Manfred Diehl;Hans-Werner Wahl;Anne E. Barrett

  • Everyday problem solving in older adults: observational assessment and cognitive correlates.

    M Diehl;S L Willis;K W Schaie

  • Risk and Resilience Factors in Coping with Daily Stress in Adulthood: The Role of Age, Self-Concept Incoherence, and Personal Control.

    Manfred Diehl;Elizabeth L. Hay

  • Awareness of Age-Related Change: Examination of a (Mostly) Unexplored Concept

    Manfred K. Diehl;Hans-Werner Wahl

  • How do views on aging affect health outcomes in adulthood and late life? Explanations for an established connection.

    Susanne Wurm;Manfred Diehl;Anna Elena Kornadt;Gerben J. Westerhof

  • Agency and communion attributes in adults’ spontaneous self-representations

    Manfred Diehl;Stephanie K. Owen;Lise M. Youngblade

  • Measuring one component of dispositional self-regulation: attention control in goal pursuit

    Aleksandra Luszczynska;Manfred Diehl;Benicio Gutiérrez-Doña;Patrik Kuusinen

  • Assessing attention control in goal pursuit: a component of dispositional self-regulation.

    Manfred Diehl;Angelenia B. Semegon;Ralf Schwarzer

  • Representations of self across the life span.

    Gisela Labouvie-Vief;Lisa M. Chiodo;Lori A. Goguen;Manfred Diehl

  • Measuring Future Time Perspective across Adulthood: Development and Evaluation of a Brief Multidimensional Questionnaire

    Helena Chui;Manfred Diehl

  • Change in coping and defense mechanisms across adulthood: Longitudinal findings in a European American sample.

    Manfred Diehl;Helena Chui;Elizabeth L. Hay;Mark A. Lumley

  • Longitudinal Change and Prediction of Everyday Task Competence in the Elderly.

    Sherry L. Willis;Gina M. Jay;Manfred Diehl;Michael Marsiske

  • The Revised Observed Tasks of Daily Living: A Performance-Based Assessment of Everyday Problem Solving in Older Adults.

    Manfred Diehl;Michael Marsiske;Ann L. Horgas;Adrienne Rosenberg

  • Everyday Competence in Later Life: Current Status and Future Directions

    Manfred Diehl

  • Self-concept differentiation across the adult life span.

    Manfred Diehl;Catherine T. Hastings;James M. Stanton

  • Handbook of Intraindividual Variability Across the Life Span

    Manfred Diehl;Karen Hooker;Martin J. Sliwinski

Frequent Co-Authors

Hans-Werner Wahl
Hans-Werner Wahl Heidelberg University
Gisela Labouvie-Vief
Gisela Labouvie-Vief University of Geneva
Helena C. Chui
Helena C. Chui University of Southern California
Linda Clare
Linda Clare University of Exeter
Obioha C. Ukoumunne
Obioha C. Ukoumunne University of Exeter
Clive Ballard
Clive Ballard University of Exeter
Ralf Schwarzer
Ralf Schwarzer Freie Universität Berlin
Karen Hooker
Karen Hooker Oregon State University
Michael A. Smyer
Michael A. Smyer Bucknell University
Kaarin J. Anstey
Kaarin J. Anstey University of New South Wales

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