Sanchez, FJ. 2010. Assessing the Impact of the Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 2000-2008. PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN & MASCULINITY 11 (3): 161-169

[Eugene Garfield]

Sanchez, FJ. 2010. Assessing the Impact of the Psychology of Men & 
Masculinity, 2000-2008. PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN & MASCULINITY 11 (3): 161-
169.

Author Full Name(s): Sanchez, Francisco J.
Language: English
Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: bibliometrics; scientometrics; journalology; impact factor; 
webometrics
KeyWords Plus: GENDER-ROLE CONFLICT; JOURNAL IMPACT; BODY-IMAGE; 
SCIENCE

Abstract: As the Psychology of Men & Masculinity (PMM) nears the end of its 
first decade, how has the journal performed over time and how has it fared 
relative to 41 sex and gender-related journals? To answer this, I estimated 
PMM's Journal Impact Factor (IF) by examining citations to PMM's 157 
publications (volumes 1-9) listed in PsycINFO. The highest IF estimates where 
based on articles published from 2003-2005 where PMM performed better than 
average in 2005 (IF = 2.576; z(IF) = 1.07) and 2006 (IF = 2.452; z(IF) = 0.73) 
compared to sex and gender-related journals. The most cited articles focused 
on instrument construction and men's body image. I offer suggestions to help 
bolster PMM's influence as it moves into its second decade: (a) make articles 
available online ahead of print publication, (b) shorten review turnaround, (c) 
market PMM publications, and (d) publish special issues with wide appeal.

Addresses: [Sanchez, Francisco J.] Univ Calif Los Angeles, David Geffen Sch 
Med, Ctr Gender Based Biol, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA; [Sanchez, Francisco 
J.] Univ Calif Los Angeles, David Geffen Sch Med, Dept Human Genet, Los 
Angeles, CA 90095 USA

Reprint Address: Sanchez, FJ, Univ Calif Los Angeles, Sch Med, 695 Charles 
Young Dr S 5524, Los Angeles, CA 90025 USA.

E-mail Address: fjsanchez at mednet.ucla.edu
ISSN: 1524-9220
DOI: 10.1037/a0018033