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Journal of GLBT Family Studies
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Journal of GLBT Family Studies

1550-428X

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wgfs20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1025 19 13 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 17
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
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Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Glbt Family Studies?

The concepts of Social psychology, Lesbian, Gender studies, Developmental psychology and Transgender are tackled in the journal. Some problems in Social psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Heterosexism and Sexual identity. It focuses on Lesbian but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Mental health, Negotiation, Sexual orientation and Queer.

The concepts on Sexual orientation presented in Journal of Glbt Family Studies can also apply to other research fields, including Gay lesbian and Clinical psychology. In the journal, Qualitative research, Narrative and Politics are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Gender studies research. It explores topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Perception, Same-sex parenting, Lesbian parents, Sexual minority and Gender identity.

Specifically, studies on Transsexual are prevalent in the Transgender works discussed.

  • Social psychology (39.91%)
  • Lesbian (39.05%)
  • Gender studies (37.09%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Gay Men Who Become Fathers via Surrogacy: The Transition to Parenthood (117 citations)
  • The Effects of Bullying and Peer Victimization on Sexual-Minority and Heterosexual Youths: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis of the Literature (117 citations)
  • Research on Gay and Lesbian Parenting: Retrospect and Prospect (103 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Glbt Family Studies:

The published papers aim to foster the development of research in Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Lesbian, Sexual orientation and Gender studies. The published articles explore topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Qualitative research and Male Homosexuality. The most cited publications deal with Lesbian in conjunction with Identity (social science) and similar fields in Empathy and Transgender Person.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Glbt Family Studies focuses on Gender studies, Developmental psychology, Lesbian, Transgender and Queer. The journal explores research in Gender studies alongside concepts in Qualitative research and other areas of study in Family dynamics and Affect (psychology). The Affect (psychology) research presented falls under the domain of Social psychology.

In addition to Developmental psychology research, it aims to explore topics under Temperament, Human sexuality, Empirical research and Sexual orientation. It explores themes in Lesbian like Sexual minority and links them with other fields of study like Sample (statistics). Transgender research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Stressor, Clinical psychology, Expression (architecture) and Perception.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Stories of Sameness and Difference: The Views and Experiences of Children and Adolescents with a trans* Parent (6 citations)
  • Relationship Satisfaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in a Sample of Italian Lesbian and Gay Individuals (4 citations)
  • Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Parents: Examining the Antecedents of Parenting Ability Evaluation (3 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 Glbt Family Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sharon S. Rostosky (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ellen D. B. Riggle (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Esther D. Rothblum (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charlotte J. Patterson (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fiona Tasker (7 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 Glbt Family Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Kentucky (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Colorado State University (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Virginia (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Virginia Tech (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (8 papers) absent at the last 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 6.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 60.00% 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 Pathways in Research Fields

While speaking about research contributions in the field of GLBT Family Studies, it's important to note the significance of the professionals behind this work, specifically board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs). These professionals often play an integral role in such groundbreaking research. BCBAs are experts in understanding and improving socially significant behaviors. They work in various settings, including clinics, schools, and research institutions, and their work includes analyzing and implementing behavior modification strategies. They also often participate in and contribute to academic research on behavior and societal impact. If you're interested in contributing to the body of knowledge in GLBT Family Studies and similar fields, becoming a BCBA could be an excellent career choice. However, the pathway to this career varies, with each state having its unique pre-requisites and certification processes. For instance, if you're based in Arizona or planning to shift there for your career, aside from obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in psychology or behavior analysis, you would need to complete a certain amount of supervised practical experience and pass a certification exam. These requirements can often be complex to navigate. If you need more detailed guidance, we recommend checking our comprehensive guide on how to become a board certified behavior analyst in Arizona. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to help you kickstart your career effectively, focusing on thespecific requirements needed in the state of Arizona.

Top Publications

  • Intersectional Microaggressions and Social Support for LGBTQ Persons of Color: A Systematic Review of the Canadian-Based Empirical Literature

    Bidushy Sadika;Emily Wiebe;Melanie A. Morrison;Todd G. Morrison

    (2020)
    97 Citations
  • Stories of Sameness and Difference: The Views and Experiences of Children and Adolescents with a trans* Parent

    S. Zadeh;S. Imrie;S. Golombok

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Overview of the 35-year U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study and Its 92% Retention Rate

    Nanette Gartrell;Nanette Gartrell

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Historical, Doctrinal, and Empirical Insights into Latter-day Saint Sexual Minorities’ Psychological and Interpersonal Functioning

    James S. McGraw;Jessica Chinn;Annette Mahoney

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Parental reactions to British South Asian young men who identify as gay

    Rusi Jaspal

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Family Building Desires among a Sample of Transgender and Nonbinary Students

    Carly E. Guss;Sabra L. Katz-Wise;Emily B. Martey;Abbie E. Goldberg

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Integrating intra-individual and dyadic factors in examining health among gay and bisexual men: A narrative review of recent literature.

    Gabriel Robles;Stephen C. Bosco;Trey V. Dellucci;Tyrel J. Starks

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • Measuring the impact of legal recognition of same-sex marriage among sexual minority women.

    Laurie A. Drabble;Amy A. Mericle;Angie R. Wootton;Cat Munroe

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Parenting Aspirations among Chinese International Students of Diverse Sexual Identities: A Cultural Perspective

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • “My Parents May Influence my Feelings about It But That’s Also Something That I Can Change Myself:” Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth Perspectives on Parental Messages about Sexuality

    Camille Brown;G. Nic Rider;Renee E. Sieving;Barbara J. McMorris

    (2021)
    3 Citations

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