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.
Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life.
20032.1k citationsRobert A. Emmons et al.Journal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
The grateful disposition: A conceptual and empirical topography.
20022.1k citationsRobert A. Emmons et al.Journal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
The grateful disposition: A conceptual and empirical topography.
20021.7k citationsRobert A. Emmons et al.Journal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
The independence of positive and negative affect.
19841.5k citationsEd Diener, Robert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
The independence of positive and negative affect.
19841.4k citationsEd Diener, Robert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Personal strivings: An approach to personality and subjective well-being.
19861.2k citationsRobert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Is gratitude a moral affect?
20011.1k citationsRobert A. Emmons et al.profile →
Factor Analysis and Construct Validity of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory\
1984698 citationsRobert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality Assessmentprofile →
Narcissism: Theory and measurement.
1987691 citationsRobert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Narcissism: Theory and measurement.
1987651 citationsRobert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Counting blessings in early adolescents: An experimental study of gratitude and subjective well-being
2007551 citationsJeffrey J. Froh, Robert A. Emmons et al.Journal of School Psychologyprofile →
Intensity and frequency: Dimensions underlying positive and negative affect.
1985521 citationsEd Diener, Randy J. Larsen et al.Journal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Conflict over emotional expression: Psychological and physical correlates.
1990441 citationsLaura A. King, Robert A. EmmonsJournal of Personality and Social Psychologyprofile →
Positive psychology in a pandemic: buffering, bolstering, and building mental health
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Schnitker, Sarah A., et al.. (2014). Virtue development following spiritual transformation in adolescents attending evangelistic summer camp. The Journal of psychology and Christianity. 33(1). 22–36.10 indexed citations
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Emmons, Robert A.. (2013). Gratitude Works!: A Twenty-One-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity.8 indexed citations
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Emmons, Robert A.. (2012). Queen of the Virtues? Gratitude as Human Strength. 32.19 indexed citations
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Narváez, Darcia, Darcia Narváez, Dan P. McAdams, et al.. (2009). Personality, Identity, and Character. Cambridge University Press eBooks.87 indexed citations
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Emmons, Robert A.. (2008). Gods and Goals: Spiritual Striving as Purposeful Action. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.1 indexed citations
Froh, Jeffrey J., et al.. (2007). Counting blessings in early adolescents: An experimental study of gratitude and subjective well-being. Journal of School Psychology. 46(2). 213–233.551 indexed citations breakdown →
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Emmons, Robert A., et al.. (2005). Giving Thanks: Spiritual and Religious Correlates of Gratitude. The Journal of psychology and Christianity.97 indexed citations
Ferrari, Joseph R. & Robert A. Emmons. (1995). Methods of procrastination and their relation to self-control and self-reinforcement: An exploratory study.. Journal of social behavior and personality.63 indexed citations
Emmons, Robert A.. (1984). Factor Analysis and Construct Validity of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory\. Journal of Personality Assessment. 48(3). 291–300.698 indexed citations breakdown →
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