ANALYSIS OF THE GLOBAL ARRAY OF DISSERTATIONS IN CLINICAL (MEDICAL) PSYCHOLOGY (1980–2012)
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2013-0-2-85-92
Abstract
An algorithm for searching the global array of dissertations in the database ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database is provided. Search mode «Everywhere except the full text, ALL», the phrase «clinical psychology», and time period from 1980 to 2012 revealed 30,545 doctoral dissertations in clinical psychology. Annually, (930 ± 120) theses were submitted to the universities for public defense all over the world. Since 2007, there has been a significant increase in the number of dissertations – up to (2230 ± 230) theses each year. 97.2 % of dissertations were published in English. In the United States there were produced 92 % of doctoral theses, in Canada – 5.6 %, in Great Britain – 1.1 %. No Russian theses were found in the ProQuest database. The analysis of the dynamics and structure of domestic and foreign dissertations was performed.
About the Authors
V. I. Evdokimov
The Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine, EMERCOM of Russia, St. Petersburg
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. V. Zotova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Evdokimov V.I., Zotova A.V. ANALYSIS OF THE GLOBAL ARRAY OF DISSERTATIONS IN CLINICAL (MEDICAL) PSYCHOLOGY (1980–2012). Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2013;(2):85-92. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2013-0-2-85-92
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