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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 79 1510 1350 83 78 357 23511

Susan Branje publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Susan Branje between 1999 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Susan Branje published across 27 years, from 1999 to 2025, averaging 15.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 34 publications in 2016. 45 of the 411 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1999 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 34. Peak 34 publications in 2016. 1999: 1 publication 2000: 1 publication 2001: 1 publication 2002: 3 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 6 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 14 publications 2010: 17 publications 2011: 12 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 18 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 34 publications 2017: 30 publications 2018: 23 publications 2019: 23 publications 2020: 34 publications 2021: 33 publications 2022: 27 publications 2023: 20 publications 2024: 28 publications 2025: 17 publications
1999 2025

411 publications in total across all disciplines

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Susan Branje: publications per year, 1999 to 2025
Year Publications
1999 1
2000 1
2001 1
2002 3
2003 4
2004 6
2005 6
2006 2
2007 11
2008 6
2009 14
2010 17
2011 12
2012 13
2013 12
2014 18
2015 15
2016 34
2017 30
2018 23
2019 23
2020 34
2021 33
2022 27
2023 20
2024 28
2025 17
Total 411
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Susan Branje 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 Susan Branje 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, 351–360 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: 357 publications — 92nd percentile

92% 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
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 69 357
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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Susan Branje 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 Susan Branje 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, 78–79 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: 79 D-Index — 87th percentile

87% 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
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 79
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

Susan Branje is a researcher affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands, with a focus on psychology and social sciences. Their work spans multiple subfields, including clinical psychology, social psychology, sociology and political science, experimental and cognitive psychology, and education. The research addresses a variety of topics related to child and adolescent development.

The main topics covered in Susan Branje's research include:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Identity, Memory, and Therapy
  • Family Support in Illness
  • Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Cognitive Abilities and Testing
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Susan Branje include:

  • Wim Meeus
  • Stefanie A. Nelemans
  • Jolien Van der Graaff
  • Elisabeth L. de Moor
  • Stefanos Mastrotheodoros

Publication venues where Susan Branje has commonly contributed are:

  • Journal of Youth and Adolescence
  • Journal of Research on Adolescence
  • Journal of Adolescence
  • Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology

Selected recent papers authored by Susan Branje include:

  • Dynamics of Identity Development in Adolescence: A Decade in Review, 2021, Journal of Research on Adolescence
  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Emotional, Social, and Academic Adjustment, 2021, Journal of Research on Adolescence
  • Adolescent identity development in context, 2021, Current Opinion in Psychology

Susan Branje has contributed to book publications primarily with the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and Utrecht University. Titles include:

  • Uiting van centrale concepten, onderliggend aan de JIM-aanpak, in het handelen van professionals binnen de specialistische hulp: Het JIM-project fase 3 over trajecten bij Youké waarin met de JIM-aanpak wordt gewerkt. Zeist: Youké, 2020
  • Samenwerking tussen professionals in de specialistische hulp en informele mentoren binnen de JIM-aanpak: Het JIM-project fase 2 over trajecten bij Youké waarin met de JIM-aanpak wordt gewerkt. Zeist: Youké, 2020
  • Samenwerking tussen professionals in de basishulp en de specialistische hulp binnen de JIM-aanpak: Het JIM-project fase 1 over trajecten bij Youké waarin i.s.m. Lokalis met de JIM-aanpak wordt gewerkt. Zeist: Youké, 2020

Best Publications

  • Perspective taking and empathic concern in adolescence: Gender differences in developmental changes.

    Jolien Van der Graaff;Susan Branje;Minet De Wied;Skyler Hawk

  • Developmental Changes in Adolescents’ Perceptions of Relationships with Their Parents

    Irene H. A. De Goede;Susan J. T. Branje;Wim H. J. Meeus

  • Different types of Internet use, depression, and social anxiety: the role of perceived friendship quality.

    Maarten H.W. Selfhout;Susan J.T. Branje;M. Delsing;Tom F.M. ter Bogt

  • Emerging late adolescent friendship networks and Big Five personality traits: a social network approach.

    Maarten Selfhout;William Burk;Susan Branje;Jaap Denissen

  • On the progression and stability of adolescent identity formation: a five-wave longitudinal study in early-to-middle and middle-to-late adolescence.

    Wim Meeus;Rens Van De Schoot;Loes Keijsers;Seth J. Schwartz

  • Prosocial Behavior in Adolescence: Gender Differences in Development and Links with Empathy.

    Jolien Van der Graaff;Gustavo Carlo;Elisabetta Crocetti;Hans M. Koot

  • Identity Formation in Adolescence: Change or Stability?

    Theo A. Klimstra;William W. Hale;Quinten A. W. Raaijmakers;Susan J. T. Branje

  • GWAS of lifetime cannabis use reveals new risk loci, genetic overlap with psychiatric traits, and a causal influence of schizophrenia

    Joëlle A. Pasman;Karin J. H. Verweij;Karin J. H. Verweij;Zachary Gerring;Sven Stringer

  • Development of Parent–Adolescent Relationships: Conflict Interactions as a Mechanism of Change

    Susan Branje

  • Maturation of personality in adolescence

    Theo A. Klimstra;William W. Hale Iii;Quinten A. W. Raaijmakers;Susan J. T. Branje

  • Empathy and conflict resolution in friendship relations among adolescents

    Minet de Wied;Susan J.T. Branje;Wim H.J. Meeus

  • Reciprocal Effects Between Parental Solicitation, Parental Control, Adolescent Disclosure, and Adolescent Delinquency

    Loes Keijsers;Susan J. T. Branje;Inge E. VanderValk;Wim Meeus

  • Longitudinal associations between perceived parent-child relationship quality and depressive symptoms in adolescence.

    Susan J. T. Branje;William W. Hale;Tom Frijns;Wim H. J. Meeus

  • Dynamics of Identity Development in Adolescence: A Decade in Review.

    Susan Branje;Elisabeth L de Moor;Jenna Spitzer;Andrik I Becht;Andrik I Becht

  • Developmental links of adolescent disclosure, parental solicitation, and control with delinquency: moderation by parental support.

    Loes Keijsers;Tom Frijns;Susan J. T. Branje;Wim Meeus

  • Perceived support in sibling relationships and adolescent adjustment

    Susan J.T. Branje;Cornelis F.M. van Lieshout;Marcel A.G. van Aken;Gerbert J.T. Haselager

  • The role of music preferences in early adolescents' friendship formation and stability

    Maarten H. W. Selfhout;Susan J. T. Branje;Tom F. M. ter Bogt;Wim H. J. Meeus

  • Examining the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) Among Early and Late Adolescents and Their Mothers

    S.T. Hawk;L. Keijsers;S.T.J. Branje;J. van der Graaff

  • In the eye of the beholder: perceived, actual, and peer-rated similarity in personality, communication, and friendship intensity during the acquaintanceship process.

    Maarten Selfhout;Jaap Denissen;Susan Branje;Wim Meeus

  • Big Five personality stability, change, and codevelopment across adolescence and early adulthood.

    Jeroen Borghuis;Jaap J A Denissen;Daniel Oberski;Klaas Sijtsma

  • Big Five personality development in adolescence and adulthood

    Susan J.T. Branje;Cornelieus F.M. Van Lieshout;Jan R.M. Gerris

  • Identity in adolescence: change or stability

    Theo Klimstra;William W Hale;Quinten Raaijmakers;Susan Branje

Frequent Co-Authors

Wim Meeus
Wim Meeus Utrecht University
Hans M. Koot
Hans M. Koot Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Loes Keijsers
Loes Keijsers Erasmus University Rotterdam
Pol A. C. van Lier
Pol A. C. van Lier Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
William W. Hale
William W. Hale Utrecht University
Skyler T. Hawk
Skyler T. Hawk Chinese University of Hong Kong
Theo A. Klimstra
Theo A. Klimstra Tufts University
Elisabetta Crocetti
Elisabetta Crocetti University of Bologna
Albertine J. Oldehinkel
Albertine J. Oldehinkel University Medical Center Groningen
Maja Deković
Maja Deković Utrecht University

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