Psychology papers
Pofolia organises Psychology into 7 subfields: 493 papers in total (2005–2026), each with a short summary. The subfields come first, then the most-cited work across the whole field.
Subfields
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology 74 papers
- Developmental and Educational Psychology 71 papers
- General Psychology 53 papers
- Clinical Psychology 65 papers
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology 78 papers
- Social Psychology 73 papers
- Applied Psychology 79 papers
At a glance
- Most cited: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2013, 109,987 citations).
- The 12 papers listed have 257,414 citations between them.
- 6 of the 6 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 4 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Review of Psychology, Encyclopedia of Social Work.
- Published between 2012 and 2023.
Most cited across the field
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Encyclopedia of Social Work · 2013 · 109,987 citations
The DSM-5, the latest edition of the American Psychiatric Association's manual, updates diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, building on significant changes introduced in its predecessor, DSM-III.
lavaan: AnRPackage for Structural Equation Modeling
Journal of Statistical Software · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 200.92 · 25,675 citations
The R package 'lavaan' offers a free, fully open-source, commercial-quality tool for structural equation modeling (SEM), addressing the need for accessible, advanced SEM software.
Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
2013 · FWCI 178.46 · 24,204 citations
This book serves as a nontechnical guide to statistical power analysis, equipping researchers with practical tools for more effective research planning and analysis.
The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
2023 · FWCI 3045.44 · 17,713 citations
Individuals actively manage the impressions they make on others by presenting a 'front' that implies their roles and actions should be taken seriously.
Executive Functions
Annual Review of Psychology · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 12.00 · FWCI 106.34 · 12,438 citations
Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive processes enabling goal-directed behavior, including inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. This review discusses their developmental progression, measurement, and controversies surrounding their definitions and relationships with other constructs.
Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness
Guilford Press eBooks · 2017 · FWCI 628.15 · 11,914 citations
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), detailing its core principles, mini-theories, and applications across various life domains.
Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2020 · Q1 · FWCI 781.50 · 10,269 citations · Open access
During the early COVID-19 outbreak in China, over half of respondents (53.8%) reported moderate to severe psychological impact, with significant rates of anxiety (28.8%) and depression (16.5%).
Best practices in exploratory factor analysis: four recommendations for getting the most from your analysis
2020 · FWCI 608.31 · 10,258 citations
This paper consolidates practical guidance for researchers on making optimal decisions within the complex, multi-step process of exploratory factor analysis (EFA). It focuses on four key areas: extraction methods, rotation techniques, determining the number of factors, and sample size considerations.
Calculating and reporting effect sizes to facilitate cumulative science: a practical primer for t-tests and ANOVAs
Frontiers in Psychology · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 120.32 · 9,993 citations · Open access
This primer provides a practical guide for calculating and reporting effect sizes for t-tests and ANOVAs, emphasizing their crucial role in enabling cumulative scientific research.
Experimental Design: Procedures for the Behavioral Sciences
2013 · FWCI 48.04 · 8,595 citations
This abstract outlines a comprehensive textbook detailing various experimental designs and statistical analysis procedures crucial for behavioral science research.
Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019
JAMA Network Open · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 615.60 · 8,281 citations · Open access
A survey of 1257 Chinese healthcare workers during early COVID-19 found high rates of psychological distress, with nurses, women, and frontline staff reporting significantly worse outcomes.
The Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy (v1) of 93 Hierarchically Clustered Techniques: Building an International Consensus for the Reporting of Behavior Change Interventions
Annals of Behavioral Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 168.19 · 8,087 citations · Open access
A new, consensually agreed taxonomy (v1) has been developed, classifying 93 distinct behavior change techniques (BCTs) into 16 hierarchical groups.
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