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American Journal of Sexuality Education
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American Journal of Sexuality Education

1554-6128

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wajs20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1043 15 16 5
Social Sciences and Humanities 1305 6 6 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 23
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 30
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.443
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Sexuality Education?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Human sexuality, Reproductive health, Developmental psychology, Social psychology and Sexuality education. Human sexuality research presented in American Journal of Sexuality Education encompasses a variety of subjects, including Health education, Clinical psychology and Health promotion. The studies on Health education discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Qualitative research and Teaching method.

Some problems in Reproductive health that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Nursing, Intervention (counseling), Gerontology and Medical education. The journal explores research in Curriculum and overlapping concepts in Abstinence to expand the discourse in Medical education. Developmental psychology research featured in American Journal of Sexuality Education incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Interpersonal communication, Interpersonal relationship and Sexual orientation.

The journal explores issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Knowledge level, Lesbian, Pleasure and Lesson plan. The journal links adjacent topics like Sexuality education with Pedagogy. The studies on Homosexuality discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Transgender and Sexual identity.

  • Human sexuality (69.86%)
  • Reproductive health (27.10%)
  • Developmental psychology (23.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Prevalence and Correlates of Sexting Behavior in Adolescents (217 citations)
  • BDSM Disclosure and Stigma Management: Identifying Opportunities for Sex Education (60 citations)
  • A Sexuality Education Discourses Framework: Conservative, Liberal, Critical, and Postmodern (58 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Sexuality Education:

The journal papers primarily tackle Human sexuality, Developmental psychology, Gender studies, Social psychology and Pedagogy. Human sexuality research presented in the journal publications is mostly focused on the subject of Sexuality education. Interpersonal communication, Knowledge level and Sex education are some topics wherein Developmental psychology research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

American Journal of Sexuality Education tackles a plethora of topics, such as Human sexuality, Reproductive health, Sexuality education, Developmental psychology and Medical education. Issues in Human sexuality were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Ethnic group, Self-esteem and Anxiety. It addresses concerns in the field of Reproductive health by exploring it in line with topics in Social psychology which intersect with Misinformation and Recall subjects.

The research on Sexuality education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Mathematics education, Abstinence, Intellectual disability and Risk perception. The concepts on Developmental psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Religiosity, Pleasure, Sexual communication, Comprehensive sex education and Black female. The Medical education works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Health services and Minority health.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Predicting sexual risk behavior in British and European Union university students in the United Kingdom (2 citations)
  • School-Based Education to Address Pornography's Influence on Young People: A Proposed Practice Framework. (2 citations)
  • Toward an Understanding of Optimal Grade for Starting Sexuality Education Programme for In-School Children and Adolescents: Insights from Ghana (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in American Journal of Sexuality Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • William J. Taverner (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Debby Herbenick (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Amanda E. Tanner (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Kathleen Baldwin (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eva S. Goldfarb (5 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Journal of Sexuality Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Widener University (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of South Carolina (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Texas A&M University (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 12.90% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.81% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.81% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.81% of all publications and 55.56% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Counseling in Sexuality Education

In the broader canvas of developmental psychology and health promotion, one viable career path that intersects with these studies is a substance abuse counselor specializing in sexuality education. This speciality combines an understanding of human sexuality and psychosocial dynamics to provide targeted support for individuals struggling with substance abuse.

Becoming such a professional requires a defined educational and licensure path. In Alabama, for example, the requirements to become a practicing substance abuse counselor in sexuality education, along with viable career prospects, are outlined in our comprehensive guide on How to become a substance abuse counselor in Alabama.

The role of substance abuse counselors with expertise in sexuality education extends well beyond individual therapy sessions. They also invariably play a significant part in aiding wider health promotion and health education efforts, contributing to the broader domains of research addressed in the American Journal of Sexuality Education.

Top Publications

  • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education: A Qualitative Study of Teachers’ Experiences Implementing the Second Step Child Protection Unit

    Kathleen P. Allen;Jennifer A. Livingston;Amanda B. Nickerson

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • The Role of Adolescent Sex Education in Sexual Satisfaction among LGB+ and Heterosexual Young Adults.

    Reina Evans;Laura Widman;Katherine Goldey

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Pornography Use, Perceived Peer Norms, and Attitudes Toward Women: A Study of College Men

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • The Current Status of Sex Education in U.S. Colleges and Universities: A School Website Content Review

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • What Can the Netflix Series Sex Education Teach School-Based Sexuality Education?

    (2023)
    7 Citations
  • Predicting Sexual Risk Behavior in British and European Union University Students in the United Kingdom

    Rusi Jaspal;Barbara Lopes;Liam Wignall;Claire Bloxsom

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Sexual health perceptions among first-year students at a British university

    Rusi Jaspal

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Let’s Really Talk About It: A Lesson Plan for Teaching About Black Women and Sexuality

    Ashley Townes;Debby Herbenick

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • How Prepared Are Teachers to Provide Comprehensive Sexual Health Education?

    (2024)
    4 Citations
  • Teaching Danger and Silencing Desire: Gender, Culture and Sexuality Education in Zimbabwe

    (2023)
    3 Citations

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