Paul Karoly

15.5k total citations · 6 hit papers
152 papers, 11.7k citations indexed

About

Paul Karoly is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Pharmacology and Applied Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Paul Karoly has authored 152 papers receiving a total of 11.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 48 papers in Clinical Psychology, 41 papers in Pharmacology and 40 papers in Applied Psychology. Recurrent topics in Paul Karoly's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (41 papers), Behavioral Health and Interventions (29 papers) and Pain Management and Placebo Effect (25 papers). Paul Karoly is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (41 papers), Behavioral Health and Interventions (29 papers) and Pain Management and Placebo Effect (25 papers). Paul Karoly collaborates with scholars based in United States, Netherlands and South Korea. Paul Karoly's co-authors include Mark P. Jensen, Sanford Braver, Linda S. Ruehlman, Frederick H. Kanfer, Stan Maes, Morris A. Okun, Michael Von Korff, Judith A. Turner, Joan M. Romano and Mark P. Jensen and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and Annual Review of Psychology.

In The Last Decade

Paul Karoly

148 papers receiving 10.9k citations

Hit Papers

The measurement of clinic... 1986 2026 1999 2012 1986 1993 1992 2012 1991 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The measurement of clinical pain intensity: a comparison of six methods
    1986 2.4k citations Mark P. Jensen, Paul Karoly et al. Pain profile →
  2. Mechanisms of Self-Regulation: A Systems View
    1993 767 citations Paul Karoly profile →
  3. Self-report scales and procedures for assessing pain in adults
    1992 761 citations Mark P. Jensen, Paul Karoly profile →
  4. Fear-Avoidance Model of Chronic Pain
    2012 697 citations Paul Karoly et al. Clinical Journal of Pain profile →
  5. Coping with chronic pain: a critical review of the literature
    1991 664 citations Mark P. Jensen, Judith A. Turner et al. Pain profile →
  6. Assessing Global Pain Severity by Self-Report in Clinical and Health Services Research
    2000 524 citations Mark P. Jensen, Paul Karoly et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Paul Karoly 4.5k 2.2k 2.1k 2.0k 1.7k 152 11.7k
Glenn Affleck 2.1k 0.5× 4.1k 1.8× 2.1k 1.0× 1.1k 0.5× 2.7k 1.6× 159 13.1k
Karon F. Cook 3.5k 0.8× 2.0k 0.9× 2.5k 1.2× 1.2k 0.6× 754 0.4× 160 15.5k
Louise Sharpe 1.7k 0.4× 3.2k 1.4× 2.5k 1.2× 1.7k 0.8× 1.2k 0.7× 309 12.1k
Scott R. Bishop 4.7k 1.0× 7.4k 3.3× 2.7k 1.3× 2.8k 1.4× 2.4k 1.4× 16 14.8k
Alex Zautra 2.8k 0.6× 5.2k 2.3× 3.2k 1.5× 1.0k 0.5× 3.4k 2.0× 218 14.5k
Mark A. Lumley 1.9k 0.4× 2.8k 1.2× 3.8k 1.8× 1.5k 0.8× 1.9k 1.1× 226 9.3k
Karen M. Gil 1.7k 0.4× 2.1k 0.9× 1.2k 0.6× 829 0.4× 1.2k 0.7× 140 9.3k
Robert J. Gatchel 12.1k 2.7× 1.9k 0.8× 4.8k 2.3× 2.7k 1.4× 1.3k 0.7× 400 20.2k
Andrea W.M. Evers 1.4k 0.3× 1.5k 0.7× 2.5k 1.2× 1.5k 0.7× 594 0.3× 348 11.3k
Michael Sullivan 10.2k 2.3× 1.8k 0.8× 4.4k 2.1× 4.3k 2.1× 1.2k 0.7× 211 16.6k

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All Works

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Robison, Matthew K., et al.. (2021). Acute pain impairs sustained attention.. Journal of Experimental Psychology Applied. 27(3). 563–577. 3 indexed citations
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Vizcaíno, Maricarmen, et al.. (2020). A goal-systems perspective on plant-based eating: keys to successful adherence in university students. Public Health Nutrition. 24(1). 75–83. 13 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul, Linda S. Ruehlman, & Morris A. Okun. (2013). Psychosocial and Demographic Correlates of Employment vs Disability Status in a National Community Sample of Adults with Chronic Pain: Toward a Psychology of Pain Presenteeism. Pain Medicine. 14(11). 1698–1707. 27 indexed citations
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Pomaki, Georgia, Paul Karoly, & Stan Maes. (2009). Linking goal progress to subjective well-being at work: The moderating role of goal-related self-efficacy and attainability.. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. 14(2). 206–218. 37 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul. (2008). Systematizing personal goals: The three R's. European Health Psychologist. 10(2). 29–31. 1 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & Linda S. Ruehlman. (2007). Psychosocial Aspects of Pain-Related Life Task Interference: An Exploratory Analysis in a General Population Sample. Pain Medicine. 8(7). 563–572. 49 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & Linda S. Ruehlman. (2006). Psychological “resilience” and its correlates in chronic pain: Findings from a national community sample. Pain. 123(1). 90–97. 165 indexed citations
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Ruehlman, Linda S., et al.. (2005). The development and preliminary validation of the Profile of Chronic Pain: Extended Assessment Battery. Pain. 118(3). 380–389. 24 indexed citations
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Affleck, Glenn, Howard Tennen, Alex Zautra, et al.. (2001). Women's pursuit of personal goals in daily life with fibromyalgia: A value-expectancy analysis.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 69(4). 587–596. 96 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & Len Lecci. (1997). Motivational Correlates of Self-Reported Persistent Pain in Young Adults. Clinical Journal of Pain. 13(2). 104–109. 12 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & Len Lecci. (1993). Hypochondriasis and somatization in college women: A personal projects analysis.. Health Psychology. 12(2). 103–109. 31 indexed citations
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Jensen, Mark P., Judith A. Turner, Joan M. Romano, & Paul Karoly. (1991). Coping with chronic pain: a critical review of the literature. Pain. 47(3). 249–283. 664 indexed citations breakdown →
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Karoly, Paul. (1988). Handbook of child health assessment : biopsychosocial perspectives. Wiley eBooks. 19 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & John J. Steffen. (1984). Adolescent behavior disorders : foundations and contemporary concerns. Lexington Books. 94 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & Frederick H. Kanfer. (1982). Self-management and behavior change : from theory to practice. Pergamon Press eBooks. 168 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul, et al.. (1982). Child health psychology : concepts and issues. Pergamon Press eBooks. 26 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul & John J. Steffen. (1982). Improving children's competence. Lexington Books. 7 indexed citations
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Steffen, John J. & Paul Karoly. (1982). Autism and severe psychopathology. Lexington Books. 11 indexed citations
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Karoly, Paul, et al.. (1980). Perceived Treatment Success with Involuntary Clients: An Exploratory Study. Psychological Reports. 46(3). 907–910. 2 indexed citations

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