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Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect
H-index 8

Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect

0894-6566

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wean20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 916 7 9 6
Psychology 997 10 11 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 23
Documents by Best Scientists*: 23
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.469
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect?

The concepts of Elder abuse, Suicide prevention, Neglect, Psychiatry and Nursing are tackled in the journal. The Adult Protective Services studies presented in Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect fall under the field of Elder abuse, but it also has connections to other fields such as Occupational safety and health and Gerontology. Adult Protective Services research discussed connects with the study of Self-neglect.

The studies in Domestic violence under the umbrella field of Suicide prevention overlap with concepts in Medical emergency, Family medicine, Environmental health and Psychological intervention. The concepts on Neglect presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Intervention (counseling), Law, Social psychology and Criminology. The journal blends together research topics in Social psychology and Elder mistreatment.

The journal covers research in Psychiatry, particularly Mental health and how they are related with concepts in Psychological abuse and Sexual abuse. The study on Psychological abuse presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Physical abuse. The research on Nursing featured in it combines topics in other fields like Social work and Public relations.

  • Elder abuse (99.34%)
  • Suicide prevention (31.47%)
  • Neglect (27.36%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • National Survey on Abuse of the Elderly in Canada (248 citations)
  • Is Elder Abuse and Neglect a Social Phenomenon? Data from the First National Prevalence Survey in Israel (163 citations)
  • Mistreatment of Older People in the United Kingdom: Findings from the First National Prevalence Study (150 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect:

The journal publications mainly tackle studies in Elder abuse, Suicide prevention, Psychiatry, Neglect and Nursing. The journal articles explore issues in Elder abuse which can be linked to other research areas like Domestic violence, Sexual abuse and Psychological abuse. The published articles facilitate discussions on Suicide prevention that incorporate concepts from other fields like Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Nursing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Elder abuse, Neglect, Gerontology, Intervention (counseling) and Nursing. It focused on Elder abuse research conducted under the discipline of Human factors and ergonomics. The work on Human factors and ergonomics tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Injury prevention and Suicide prevention.

It addresses concerns in Neglect which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Workforce, Training (civil), State (polity), Under-reporting and National health. The featured Gerontology research zeroes in on concepts in Older people but also tackles themes under Elder self neglect. It explores topics in Nursing which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Healthcare providers and Telehealth.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The under-reporting of elder abuse and neglect: a Malaysian perspective. (2 citations)
  • Understanding aging and consumer fraud victimization in the Chinese context: A two-stage conceptual approach. (1 citations)
  • Research priorities for elder abuse screening and intervention: A Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research (GEAR) network scoping review and consensus statement. (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 Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Georgia J. Anetzberger (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gerald J. Jogerst (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jason Burnett (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mark S. Lachs (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Pamela B. Teaster (15 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 Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Kentucky (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michigan State University (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Iowa (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Toronto (13 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, 8.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.27% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.27% of all publications and 40.91% 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 Opportunities and Salaries in the field of Elder Abuse Research

Making an impact in the field of Elder Abuse and Neglect not only brings personal fulfillment but can also lead to a rewarding career. Many researchers and professionals in this field take roles as Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and even Legal Advocates. Each role contributes significantly to understanding and mitigating elder abuse and neglect, offering varied approaches to tackle such a complex issue. One prospective discipline that links with this field is Criminal Psychology, specializing in understanding the minds of abusers. For those interested in this path, as a criminal psychologist, you will have the opportunity to delve into the psyche of those who commit elder abuse, contributing to the body of knowledge that allows effective interventions and prevention strategies to be designed. In the state of Arizona, for instance, a criminal psychologist can look forward to rewarding opportunities both in terms of career growth and financial compensation. More information about becoming a criminal psychologist in Arizona and understanding the correspondents salary can be found at this link. Besides, professionals geared towards policy-making can have rich careers in government agencies or nonprofit organizations, working on creating and implementing policies that protect the elderly population and prevent instances of abuse and neglect. In conclusion, there are various career opportunities related to the field of Elder Abuse & Neglect that pays decently. These are fulfilling roles that help make a significant difference by protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Top Publications

  • Elder mistreatment and psychological distress among U.S. Chinese older adults.

    Ying Yu Chao;Mengting Li;Shou En Lu;Xin Qi Dong

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Financial fragility and scam susceptibility in community dwelling older adults

    (2022)
    15 Citations
  • Perceptions of plea bargaining in cases of elder financial abuse

    Andrea M Riederer;Jonathan M Golding

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Association between personality traits and elder abuse in a community-dwelling Chinese population: findings from the PINE study.

    Mengting Li;Dexia Kong;Ying Yu Chao;Xin Qi Dong

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Research priorities for elder abuse screening and intervention: A Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research (GEAR) network scoping review and consensus statement.

    Jay Kayser;Nancy Morrow-Howell;Tony E Rosen;Stephanie Skees

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Elder abuse and health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults in India: results of a national survey in 2017-2018.

    Supa Pengpid;Supa Pengpid;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Can adults discriminate between fraudulent and legitimate e-mails? Examining the role of age and prior fraud experience.

    Alison M. O’Connor;Rebecca A. Judges;Kang Lee;Angela D. Evans

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Abuse among Portuguese older people at a time of economic crisis recovery: findings from the Harmed study

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • Typology of family caregivers of older persons: A latent profile analysis using elder mistreatment risk and protective factors

    (2023)
    7 Citations

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