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Robert S. Weisskirch 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 Robert S. Weisskirch sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 81 publications — 9th percentile

9% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Robert S. Weisskirch 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 Robert S. Weisskirch sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 37 D-Index — 21st percentile

21% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Robert S. Weisskirch is affiliated with California State University, Monterey Bay in the United States. Their research primarily spans across psychology and social sciences, with a focus on several interrelated subfields including sociology and political science, clinical psychology, social psychology, developmental and educational psychology, and gender studies.

The main research topics covered by Weisskirch include:

  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Optimism, Hope, and Well-being

Weisskirch's recent publications illustrate a consistent engagement with these themes. Notable papers include:

  • "The Impact of Death and Dying Education for Undergraduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic," 2022, OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
  • "The Role of Attachment in Language Brokering and Psychological Well-being among College Students," 2020, Journal of Family Issues
  • "How language brokering relates to empathy and psychological well-being," 2021, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

In addition, two coauthored papers by others in related fields have appeared in journals such as Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology and Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, reflecting collaborative engagements around language brokering and health topics.

Frequent collaborators include:

  • Shu-Sha Angie Guan
  • Vanja Lazarevic
  • Kimberly A. Crossman
  • Julie R. Ancis

Publications have appeared in a variety of venues, indicating interdisciplinary reach. Common publication locations include:

  • Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
  • OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
  • Journal of Family Issues
  • Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
  • Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Weisskirch's body of work addresses psychological and social dimensions of migration-related experiences, ethnic identity, interpersonal attachment, and responses to trauma, often with an emphasis on young adults and college student populations. Topics such as death anxiety and the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are integrated into this framework, emphasizing both individual well-being and broader societal contexts.

Best Publications

  • Language Brokering and the Acculturation of Latino Children.

    Robert S. Weisskirch;Sylvia Alatorre Alva

  • Sexting and adult romantic attachment

    Robert S. Weisskirch;Raquel Delevi

  • Communalism, familism, and filial piety: Are they birds of a collectivist feather?

    Seth J. Schwartz;Robert S. Weisskirch;Eric A. Hurley;Byron L. Zamboanga

  • The relationships of personal and ethnic identity exploration to indices of adaptive and maladaptive psychosocial functioning

    Seth J. Schwartz;Byron L. Zamboanga;Robert S. Weisskirch;Liliana Rodriguez

  • Dimensions of acculturation: associations with health risk behaviors among college students from immigrant families.

    Seth J. Schwartz;Robert S. Weisskirch;Byron L. Zamboanga;Linda G. Castillo

  • Personality factors as predictors of sexting

    Raquel Delevi;Robert S. Weisskirch

  • The Relationship of Language Brokering to Ethnic Identity for Latino Early Adolescents

    Robert S. Weisskirch

  • Feelings about Language Brokering and Family Relations among Mexican American Early Adolescents.

    Robert S. Weisskirch

  • Meaning in Life in Emerging Adulthood: A Person‐Oriented Approach

    Jessie Dezutter;Alan S. Waterman;Seth J. Schwartz;Koen Luyckx

  • Broadening the Study of the Self: Integrating the Study of Personal Identity and Cultural Identity

    Seth J. Schwartz;Byron L. Zamboanga;Robert S. Weisskirch

  • Risky business: Is there an association between casual sex and mental health among emerging adults?

    Melina M. Bersamin;Byron L. Zamboanga;Seth J. Schwartz;M. Brent Donnellan

  • The American Identity Measure: Development and Validation across Ethnic Group and Immigrant Generation

    Seth J. Schwartz;Irene J K Park;Que Lam Huynh;Byron L. Zamboanga

  • Friends, porn, and punk: sensation seeking in personal relationships, internet activities, and music preference among college students.

    Robert S. Weisskirch;Laurel C. Murphy

  • Do dimensions of ethnic identity mediate the association between perceived ethnic group discrimination and depressive symptoms

    Aerika S. Brittian;Su Yeong Kim;Brian E. Armenta;Richard M. Lee

  • Sensation seeking and danger invulnerability: Paths to college student risk-taking.

    Russell D. Ravert;Seth J. Schwartz;Byron L. Zamboanga;Su Yeong Kim

  • Identity dimensions and related processes in emerging adulthood: helpful or harmful?

    Rachel A. Ritchie;Alan Meca;Vanessa L. Madrazo;Seth J. Schwartz

  • Identity consolidation and health risk behaviors in college students.

    Seth J. Schwartz;Larry F. Forthun;Russell D. Ravert;Byron L. Zamboanga

  • Converging identities: Dimensions of acculturation and personal identity status among immigrant college students.

    Seth J. Schwartz;Su Yeong Kim;Susan Krauss Whitbourne;Byron L. Zamboanga

  • Grit, Self-Esteem, Learning Strategies and Attitudes and Estimated and Achieved Course Grades among College Students

    Robert S. Weisskirch

  • Gender matters: the influence of acculturation and acculturative stress on Latino college student depressive symptomatology

    Linda G. Castillo;Rachel L. Navarro;Jo Ellyn O. Y. Walker;Seth J. Schwartz

  • Perceived Parental Relationships and Health-Risk Behaviors in College-Attending Emerging Adults

    Seth J. Schwartz;Byron L. Zamboanga;Russell D. Ravert;Su Yeong Kim

Frequent Co-Authors

Seth J. Schwartz
Seth J. Schwartz The University of Texas at Austin
Byron L. Zamboanga
Byron L. Zamboanga University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Susan Krauss Whitbourne
Susan Krauss Whitbourne University of Massachusetts Amherst
Linda G. Castillo
Linda G. Castillo Texas A&M University
Alexander T. Vazsonyi
Alexander T. Vazsonyi University of Kentucky
Richard M. Lee
Richard M. Lee University of Minnesota
Lindsay S. Ham
Lindsay S. Ham University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor
Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor Harvard University
M. Brent Donnellan
M. Brent Donnellan Michigan State University
Miguel Ángel Cano
Miguel Ángel Cano The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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