Content Analysis of the Journal of Black Psychology (1985-1999)

Abstract

Since its inception, the Journal of Black Psychology has only undergone a period of self-reflection once. To that end, this study examined the content of the Journal of Black Psychology. A content analysis of articles published for a 15-year period (1985-1999) was conducted. A total of 245 articles were classified into 15 content categories. Authors and institutions that were the most frequently published were identified and ranked. The categories of articles that received the most activity were in the areas of personality (i.e. racial identity), reactions and commentary, social behavior, and physiological functioning and health psychology. These 4 categories accounted for 52% of the articles examined. Neglected areas of research are discussed.