Social Psychology papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 113 papers from Social Psychology (1990–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences (2013, 24,204 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 115,195 citations between them.
- 10 of the 10 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 8 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, American Journal of Public Health, Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior.
- Published between 2012 and 2026.
Most cited
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”. How to read the signals
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.
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.
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.
Взаимосвязь статуса занятости и пола с уровнем психологического благополучия
Cifra LLC Journals · 2026 · FWCI 59.85 · 8,003 citations
Working older adults (65-74 years) report higher psychological well-being, characterized by greater social activity, more positive emotions, and higher self-perceived strength and activity, compared to their non-working peers (n=120).
Global, regional, and national burden of 12 mental disorders in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
The Lancet Psychiatry · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 971.57 · 5,738 citations · Open access
The global burden of 12 mental disorders significantly increased from 1990 to 2019, with DALYs rising from 80.8 million to 125.3 million, yet age-standardized rates remained stable, indicating a growing population affected.
Culture's Consequences
Macat Library eBooks · 2018 · FWCI 231.76 · 5,501 citations
Geert Hofstede developed a framework to interpret and measure cultural differences between countries, originally identifying five dimensions based on a survey of IBM employees.
Engineering Psychology and Human Performance
Psychology Press eBooks · 2015 · FWCI 165.46 · 5,002 citations
This textbook offers a comprehensive examination of human-machine interaction from a psychological perspective, focusing on human information processing.
The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 24.26 · 4,710 citations · Open access
A systematic review of 213 articles confirms the WHO-5 Well-Being Index demonstrates high clinimetric validity and is a sensitive and specific screening tool for depression.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
2015 · 4,506 citations
This paper reconstructs and updates an early online resource on emotional intelligence, originally from the UNH webpage.
The righteous mind: why good people are divided by politics and religion
Choice Reviews Online · 2012 · 4,423 citations
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt proposes that human minds are inherently moralistic, judgmental, and self-righteous, which explains why people often perceive others as living in a different moral universe and struggle to agree on concepts like fairness and freedom.
An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values
Online Readings in Psychology and Culture · 2012 · FWCI 55.77 · 4,005 citations · Open access
The Schwartz theory identifies ten universal basic personal values, organized in a circular structure reflecting their motivational conflicts and compatibilities, which has been validated across 82 countries.
Bullying in the digital age: A critical review and meta-analysis of cyberbullying research among youth.
Psychological Bulletin · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 29.88 · 3,164 citations
A meta-analysis reveals that among youth, normative beliefs about aggression and moral disengagement strongly predict cyberbullying perpetration, while stress and suicidal ideation are most associated with victimization.
Burden of Depressive Disorders by Country, Sex, Age, and Year: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010
PLoS Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 225.09 · 3,157 citations · Open access
Depressive disorders were the second leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) globally in 2010, accounting for 8.2% of YLDs, and contributed significantly to disability from suicide and ischemic heart disease.
Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
International Journal of Transgenderism · 2012 · FWCI 126.46 · 3,145 citations
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) has released Version 7 of its Standards of Care (SOC), offering updated clinical guidance for health professionals. This version emphasizes individualized treatment pathways for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals seeking comfort with their gendered selves.
What is the impact of mental health-related stigma on help-seeking? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies
Psychological Medicine · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 26.48 · 3,135 citations · Open access
Mental health stigma is associated with reduced help-seeking, with a median effect size of d = -0.27, and is a significant barrier, particularly due to concerns about disclosure.
Self-Determination Theory in Work Organizations: The State of a Science
Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 16.00 · FWCI 113.48 · 2,958 citations
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) offers a framework for understanding motivation in the workplace by distinguishing between autonomous and controlled motivation, and positing that satisfying needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness boosts performance and well-being.
The global prevalence of common mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis 1980–2013
International Journal of Epidemiology · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 16.97 · 2,929 citations · Open access
Globally, approximately 1 in 5 people (17.6%) experienced a common mental disorder in the preceding 12 months, and nearly 3 in 10 (29.2%) experienced one in their lifetime, based on a meta-analysis of 174 surveys across 63 countries.
Psychological Well-Being Revisited: Advances in the Science and Practice of Eudaimonia
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 71.42 · 2,898 citations · Open access
This review synthesizes over two decades of research on psychological well-being, highlighting its expansion into areas like purposeful engagement, talent realization, and self-knowledge.
Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 18.97 · 2,886 citations · Open access
Autonomous motivation, particularly identified regulation for initial adoption and intrinsic motivation for long-term adherence, consistently predicts exercise and physical activity.
Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities
American Journal of Public Health · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 102.08 · 2,659 citations
This paper argues that stigma, often studied in isolation, is a fundamental cause of population health inequalities, impacting multiple life domains and acting through psychological and structural pathways.
Recently added
Heroism as cultural ferment: Reframing entrepreneurial agency in the polycrisis
The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation · 2026 · Q2
This paper reframes entrepreneurial agency by conceptualizing heroism not as a fixed trope, but as 'cultural ferment' that animates individual transformative capacities, offering a counterpoint to dominant anti-heroic views.
Translation and Validation of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale in Telugu Language
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine · 2026 · Q2
The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) has been successfully translated into Telugu and validated in 533 Indian volunteers, demonstrating excellent internal consistency and convergent validity with other psychological measures.
Chimpanzee food calls provide information about the value and type of food: a playback study
Animal Cognition · 2026 · Q2
Chimpanzee food calls are more specific than previously thought, conveying information about individual food types (e.g., specific fruits) beyond just their general value (high vs. low preference).
Self-Management as time management: exploring the temporal dimensions in school wellbeing discourses
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research · 2026 · Q1
Schools increasingly frame student wellbeing through self-management as time management, positioning students as 'temporal entrepreneurs' to optimize time for achievement and wellbeing.
Five stages of trust building: the importance of humour and games in building relationships with vulnerable consumers
Journal of Marketing Management · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A new five-stage framework shows humour and games build trust with vulnerable consumers, enabling deeper engagement in research.
Lived Experience and Economic Decision-Making in Contexts of Poverty: Jewish and Arab Families in Israel
Journal of Poverty · 2026 · Q2
Financial decisions for families in Israeli poverty are survival-driven, not irrational, with similar emotional experiences across Jewish and Arab groups.
Violence and Happiness in Nigeria
Insight on Africa · 2026 · Q1
Violence, measured by conflict incidents and personal victimization, is negatively associated with happiness in Nigeria, according to World Values Survey data.
Pathways to teacher wellbeing: AI pedagogy self-efficacy, workload, and anxiety in a structural model
Journal of Research on Technology in Education · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
Teacher AI pedagogy self-efficacy boosts overall self-efficacy, leading to reduced workload and anxiety, and consequently higher mental wellbeing, according to a structural model of 400 U.S. K-12 teachers.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Bulletin | Q1 | 8.00 | 396 | 4 | 22 |
| Journal of Personality and Social Psychology | Q1 | 3.00 | 468 | 4 | 7 |
| Science | Q1 | 10.00 | 1433 | 2 | 268 |
| Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics | Q1 | 3.00 | 128 | 2 | 4 |
| American Journal of Public Health | Q1 | 1.00 | 336 | 2 | 5 |
| BMC Public Health | Q1 | 1.00 | 225 | 2 | 24 |
| Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior | Q1 | 16.00 | 98 | 1 | 4 |
| MMWR Surveillance Summaries | Q1 | 14.00 | 121 | 1 | 5 |
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