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Archives of Sexual Behavior
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Archives of Sexual Behavior

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Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10508

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 53 119 144 23
Psychology 73 366 584 37

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 575
Documents by Best Scientists*: 732
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 140
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.051
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Archives of Sexual Behavior?

Archives of Sexual Behavior explores disciplines such as Public health, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Sexual orientation. While the primary focus in the journal is Public health, it also dissects topics surrounding Demography and Condom as a whole. Homosexuality, Human sexuality, Interpersonal relationship and Sexual arousal are some topics wherein Developmental psychology research discussed in the journal have an impact.

Homosexuality works presented in Archives of Sexual Behavior have a specific focus on Heterosexuality. Human sexuality research discussed connects with the study of Personality. The Sexual arousal study which was featured in Archives of Sexual Behavior aims to expound on the research in Arousal.

The featured Clinical psychology studies mainly concentrate on Suicide prevention but also cover areas of interest in Occupational safety and health. It focused on Social psychology research but expanded to cover Pornography. The Sexual orientation works featured in Archives of Sexual Behavior incorporate elements from Sexual attraction, Lesbian and Sexual identity.

  • Public health (45.99%)
  • Developmental psychology (38.81%)
  • Clinical psychology (20.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Sexual scripts: permanence and change. (845 citations)
  • Hypersexual Disorder: A Proposed Diagnosis for DSM-V (681 citations)
  • Distress about sex: a national survey of women in heterosexual relationships. (661 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Archives of Sexual Behavior:

Developmental psychology, Public health, Clinical psychology, Human sexuality and Social psychology are the main subjects of interest in the most cited articles. The most cited articles facilitate discussions on Developmental psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Arousal, Sexual arousal, Sexual orientation, Homosexuality and Interpersonal relationship. The journal papers address concerns in Public health which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Men who have sex with men, Reproductive health, Young adult and Demography.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Archives of Sexual Behavior is mainly concerned with subjects like Public health, Sexual orientation, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Social psychology. The work on Public health tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Psychological intervention, MEDLINE, Reproductive health, Human sexuality and Demography. Studies on Reproductive health discussed in the journal link to the field of Condom.

While Demography is the focus of Archives of Sexual Behavior, it also provided insights into the studies of Logistic regression and Odds. Some problems in Sexual orientation that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Men who have sex with men, Lesbian, Transgender and Sexual identity. The research on Clinical psychology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Mental health, Stigma (botany), Minority stress and Sexual arousal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The De-Scent of Sexuality: Did Loss of a Pheromone Signaling Protein Permit the Evolution of Same-Sex Sexual Behavior in Primates? (15 citations)
  • Female Genital Cutting and Deinfibulation: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Research and Practice. (13 citations)
  • Understanding Women’s Responses to Sexual Pain After Female Genital Cutting: An Integrative Psychological Pain Response Model (11 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 Archives of Sexual Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ray Blanchard (61 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kenneth J. Zucker (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Paul L. Vasey (51 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • J. Michael Bailey (45 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Brian Mustanski (44 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous 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 Archives of Sexual Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Indiana University (163 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Columbia University (150 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (135 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 14 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (127 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (105 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than 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, 3.03% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.75% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.06% of all publications and 49.69% 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.

Career Prospects in the Field of Sexual Behavior Studies

Individuals intrigued by the research topics discussed in Archives of Sexual Behavior might consider exploring a career as a Marriage and Family therapist or a Clinical Psychologist with a specialized focus on sexual behavior. Both professions require a deep understanding of sexual behavior topics as discussed in the journal, including societal impacts, various sexual orientations, and related emotional impacts.

Obtaining advanced degrees and accruing supervised clinical experience are generally necessary steps for prospective therapists and psychologists. For example, a candidate may earn a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology with a concentration in human sexuality. Furthermore, a state-issued license is required to engage in clinical practice. How to become a marriage and family therapist in California is a helpful starting point for those considering this career path in the US.

Being a sexual behavior professional not only contributes to the enrichment of individual and communal well-being but it also ensures an understanding and sensitivity towards diverse forms of sexuality.

Top Publications

  • High Burden of Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, Violence, and Related Psychosocial Factors in Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Youth and Young Adults

    Michael E. Newcomb;Ricky Hill;Kathleen Buehler;Daniel T. Ryan

    (2020)
    365 Citations
  • What Sexual and Gender Minority People Want Researchers to Know About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions: A Qualitative Study.

    Leslie W Suen;Mitchell R Lunn;Katie Katuzny;Katie Katuzny;Sacha Finn

    (2020)
    225 Citations
  • The Prevalence of Sexting Behaviors Among Emerging Adults: A Meta-Analysis.

    Camille Mori;Camille Mori;Jessica E. Cooke;Jessica E. Cooke;Jeff R. Temple;Anh Ly

    (2020)
    224 Citations
  • The Rejection Sensitivity Model as a Framework for Understanding Sexual Minority Mental Health.

    Brian A Feinstein

    (2020)
    188 Citations
  • Exploring Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of PrEP Uptake among Young People in Uganda, Zimbabwe, and South Africa

    Richard Muhumuza;Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata;Ayoub Kakande;Nadia Ahmed

    (2021)
    151 Citations
  • LGBQ+ Self-Acceptance and Its Relationship with Minority Stressors and Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review.

    Jake Camp;Silia Vitoratou;Katharine A Rimes

    (2020)
    131 Citations
  • Social and Medical Gender Affirmation Experiences Are Inversely Associated with Mental Health Problems in a U.S. Non-Probability Sample of Transgender Adults.

    Jaclyn M. W. Hughto;Jaclyn M. W. Hughto;Hamish A. Gunn;Brian A. Rood;David W. Pantalone;David W. Pantalone

    (2020)
    113 Citations
  • Prevalence of Sexual Orientation Across 28 Nations and Its Association with Gender Equality, Economic Development, and Individualism

    Qazi Rahman;Yin Xu;Richard A Lippa;Paul L Vasey

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • How Large Are Gender Differences in Toy Preferences? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Toy Preference Research

    Jac T. M. Davis;Melissa Hines

    (2020)
    91 Citations

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