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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 54 4619 4275 208 205 217 10682

René T. Proyer publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by René T. Proyer between 2004 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. René T. Proyer published across 22 years, from 2004 to 2025, averaging 11 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2020. 21 of the 241 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2004 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2020. 2004: 1 publication 2005: 0 publications 2006: 3 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 17 publications 2010: 16 publications 2011: 12 publications 2012: 14 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 12 publications 2015: 12 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 12 publications 2018: 14 publications 2019: 10 publications 2020: 20 publications 2021: 14 publications 2022: 16 publications 2023: 10 publications 2024: 9 publications 2025: 12 publications
2004 2025

241 publications in total across all disciplines

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René T. Proyer: publications per year, 2004 to 2025
Year Publications
2004 1
2005 0
2006 3
2007 7
2008 6
2009 17
2010 16
2011 12
2012 14
2013 16
2014 12
2015 12
2016 8
2017 12
2018 14
2019 10
2020 20
2021 14
2022 16
2023 10
2024 9
2025 12
Total 241
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René T. Proyer 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 René T. Proyer sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 69 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 31–40 to 705+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 736. Most scientists, 736, have 101–110 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 211–220 publications, is where this scientist sits. 31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31–40 publications 705+

This scientist: 217 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Psychology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
31–40 6
41–50 52
51–60 138
61–70 299
71–80 461
81–90 605
91–100 713
101–110 736
111–120 686
121–130 670
131–140 644
141–150 597
151–160 576
161–170 477
171–180 450
181–190 397
191–200 343
201–210 328
211–220 313 217
221–230 283
231–240 226
241–250 196
251–260 201
261–270 171
271–280 151
281–290 139
291–300 113
301–310 102
311–320 100
321–330 76
331–340 92
341–350 85
351–360 69
361–370 71
371–380 63
381–390 58
391–400 57
401–410 43
411–420 33
421–430 50
431–440 41
441–450 32
451–460 27
461–470 28
471–480 25
481–490 28
491–500 20
501–510 23
511–520 26
521–530 17
531–540 21
541–550 14
551–560 16
561–570 10
571–580 22
581–590 9
591–600 14
601–610 9
611–620 11
621–630 4
631–640 7
641–650 5
651–660 10
661–670 8
671–680 8
681–690 4
691–700 3
701–704 4
705+ 100
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René T. Proyer 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 René T. Proyer sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 144+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 702. Most scientists, 702, have 32–33 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 54–55 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30–31 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 54 D-Index — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Psychology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 398
32–33 702
34–35 671
36–37 659
38–39 641
40–41 671
42–43 617
44–45 558
46–47 495
48–49 487
50–51 445
52–53 390
54–55 408 54
56–57 345
58–59 325
60–61 321
62–63 248
64–65 290
66–67 218
68–69 219
70–71 215
72–73 183
74–75 169
76–77 132
78–79 137
80–81 120
82–83 112
84–85 86
86–87 101
88–89 83
90–91 77
92–93 70
94–95 78
96–97 58
98–99 53
100–101 57
102–103 48
104–105 53
106–107 46
108–109 24
110–111 35
112–113 27
114–115 32
116–117 31
118–119 22
120–121 16
122–123 24
124–125 18
126–127 11
128–129 19
130–131 10
132–133 16
134–135 10
136–137 12
138–139 8
140–141 5
142–143 12
144+ 98
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Overview

René T. Proyer is affiliated with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany. Their research primarily focuses on psychology, with a significant emphasis on social psychology, clinical psychology, and experimental and cognitive psychology. Additional subfields include sociology and political science, as well as literature and literary theory.

Their recent publications span a variety of topics and journals. Notable papers include:

  • Character strengths-based interventions: Open questions and ideas for future research, 2020, The Journal of Positive Psychology
  • Can Playfulness be Stimulated? A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Online Playfulness Intervention Study on Effects on Trait Playfulness, Well-Being, and Depression, 2020, Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being
  • On the relationship between valence and arousal in samples across the globe, 2022, Emotion
  • Authentic Happiness at Work: Self- and Peer-Rated Orientations to Happiness, Work Satisfaction, and Stress Coping, 2020, Frontiers in Psychology
  • Testing the associations between dispositions toward ridicule and being laughed at and romantic jealousy in couples: An APIM analysis, 2021, Journal of Personality

The central themes in their research cover several main topics including:

  • Humor Studies and Applications
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Communication in Education and Healthcare

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Kay Brauer
  • Rebekka Sendatzki
  • Willibald Ruch
  • Fabian Gander
  • Nancy Tandler

Their research has been published in a variety of venues, with several recurring journals such as:

  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Journal of Personality
  • International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
  • European Journal of Psychological Assessment

René T. Proyer's body of work contributes to multiple areas within psychology, combining empirical studies and theoretical insights across humor, well-being, social dynamics, and technological impacts on adolescents. Their interdisciplinary approach connects psychological concepts with broader social and educational concerns.

Best Publications

  • The Attractive Female Body Weight and Female Body Dissatisfaction in 26 Countries Across 10 World Regions: Results of the International Body Project I

    Viren Swami;David A Frederick;Toivo Aavik;Lidia Alcalay

  • Strength-Based Positive Interventions: Further Evidence for Their Potential in Enhancing Well-Being and Alleviating Depression

    Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch;Tobias Wyss

  • Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS): Adaptation and Validation of the German Version and the Development of a Peer-Rating Form

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer;Claudia Harzer;Nansook Park

  • Testing Strengths-Based Interventions: A Preliminary Study on the Effectiveness of a Program Targeting Curiosity, Gratitude, Hope, Humor, and Zest for Enhancing Life Satisfaction

    René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch;Claudia Buschor

  • Positive psychology interventions in people aged 50–79 years: long-term effects of placebo-controlled online interventions on well-being and depression

    René T Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

  • Strengths-based positive psychology interventions: a randomized placebo-controlled online trial on long-term effects for a signature strengths- vs. a lesser strengths-intervention

    René T. Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

  • The fear of being laughed at: Individual and group differences in Gelotophobia

    Willibald Ruch;René T Proyer

  • Extending the study of gelotophobia: On gelotophiles and katagelasticists

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer

  • Who is Gelotophobic? Assessment Criteria for the Fear of Being Laughed at

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer

  • Broadening humor: comic styles differentially tap into temperament, character, and ability

    Willibald Ruch;Sonja Heintz;Tracey Platt;Lisa Wagner

  • Self- and peer-rated character strengths: How do they relate to satisfaction with life and orientations to happiness?

    Claudia Buschor;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • A new structural model for the study of adult playfulness: Assessment and exploration of an understudied individual differences variable

    René T. Proyer;René T. Proyer

  • Positive Psychology Interventions Addressing Pleasure, Engagement, Meaning, Positive Relationships, and Accomplishment Increase Well-Being and Ameliorate Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Online Study

    Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • Development and initial assessment of a short measure for adult playfulness: The SMAP

    René T. Proyer

  • The good character at work: an initial study on the contribution of character strengths in identifying healthy and unhealthy work-related behavior and experience patterns.

    Fabian Gander;Rene T Proyer;Willibald Ruch;T Wyss

  • The virtuousness of adult playfulness: the relation of playfulness with strengths of character

    René T Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • The state-of-the art in gelotophobia research: A review and some theoretical extensions

    Willibald Ruch;Jennifer Hofmann;Tracey Platt;Rene T Proyer

  • The well-being of playful adults: Adult playfulness, subjective well-being, physical well-being, and the pursuit of enjoyable activities

    René T. Proyer

  • Humor as a character strength among the elderly: Empirical findings on age-related changes and its contribution to satisfaction with life

    Willibald Ruch;Rene T Proyer;Marco Weber

  • Ways to happiness in German-Speaking countries the adaptation of the german version of the orientations to happiness questionnaire in Paper-Pencil and internet samples

    Willibald Ruch;Claudia Harzer;René T. Proyer;Nansook Park

  • What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

    René T. Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

Frequent Co-Authors

Willibald Ruch
Willibald Ruch University of Zurich
Andrea Christiane Samson
Andrea Christiane Samson University of Fribourg
Shanmukh V. Kamble
Shanmukh V. Kamble Karnatak University
Jan-Erik Lönnqvist
Jan-Erik Lönnqvist University of Helsinki
Norman P. Li
Norman P. Li Singapore Management University
David A. Frederick
David A. Frederick Chapman University
Félix Neto
Félix Neto University of Porto
Martin E. P. Seligman
Martin E. P. Seligman University of Pennsylvania
Lina A. Ricciardelli
Lina A. Ricciardelli Deakin University
Marita P. McCabe
Marita P. McCabe Swinburne University of Technology

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