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Journal of LGBT Youth
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Journal of LGBT Youth

1936-1653

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wjly20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 549 12 14 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 35
Documents by Best Scientists*: 35
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.147
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Lgbt Youth?

The journal primarily tackles Gender studies, Homosexuality, Transgender, Lesbian and Queer. Identity (social science) and Narrative are some topics wherein Gender studies research discussed in it have an impact. The journal addresses concerns in Homosexuality which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Consciousness raising, Social psychology, Sexual orientation and Sexual identity.

Harassment is a major topic of Social psychology research. Journal of Lgbt Youth links adjacent topics like Sexual orientation with Clinical psychology. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Sexual identity and the similar topic of Developmental psychology.

Some problems in Transgender that were presented in Journal of Lgbt Youth overlapped with concepts under Psychological intervention, Pedagogy, Higher education, Mental health and Gender identity. Studies on Lesbian discussed in Journal of Lgbt Youth link to the field of Focus group. It explores research in Queer and the adjacent study of Qualitative research.

  • Gender studies (47.74%)
  • Homosexuality (42.37%)
  • Transgender (36.34%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Sexual Orientation Microaggressions: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth (238 citations)
  • Aspects of Psychological Resilience among Transgender Youth (148 citations)
  • “You Have to Give Them a Place Where They Feel Protected and Safe and Loved”: The Views of Parents Who Have Gender-Variant Children and Adolescents (95 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Lgbt Youth:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Transgender, Homosexuality, Lesbian, Sexual orientation and Social psychology. The works on Transgender tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Pedagogy, Psychological resilience, Sexual identity, Youth studies and Social support. The Homosexuality research discussed in the published papers is included in the broader subject of Gender studies.

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:

The main points discussed in Journal of Lgbt Youth deals with Gender studies, Transgender, Queer, Human sexuality and Developmental psychology. While it focused on Gender studies, it was also able to explore topics like Mainstream, Male Homosexuality and School culture. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Transgender, it also covered topics in Social psychology, Gender identity, Perception, Sexual identity and Mental health.

It tackles studies in Census and the interrelated subject of Clinical psychology to gain insights into Sexual identity. The research on Queer tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Sexual orientation, Minority stress, Lesbian, Christianity and Humanities. The featured works in Childhood sexuality, which all belong in the domain if Human sexuality, also overlaps with concepts under Center (algebra and category theory).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Responses to the Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Scales among Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. (7 citations)
  • Homophobia in Nigerian schools and universities: Victimization, Mental Health Issues, Resilience of the LGBT Students and support from Straight Allies. A Literature review (5 citations)
  • A literature review of the secondary school experiences of trans youth (4 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 Lgbt Youth (based on the number of publications) are:

  • James H. Sanders (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bryan N. Cochran (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bill Roberts (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Oren Pizmony-Levy (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elizabeth J. Meyer (4 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 Lgbt Youth (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ohio State University (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Alberta (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Montana (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Newcastle University (6 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, 2.27% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 4.65% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.65% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.28% of all publications and 74.42% 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.

Mental Health and Conflict Resolution in LGBT Youth

One vital aspect of understanding the intersection of LGBT Youth and mainstream society includes focusing attention on their mental health. Dealing with identity issues can often bring added psychological pressure that can make the already challenging journey of adolescence even more difficult. The Journal of LGBT Youth often investigates how these young individuals navigate these waters, with an emphasis on the role of substance abuse in the equation.

Substance abuse is considered a significant issue in most societies and more so among vulnerable populations, including LGBT Youth. Research shows that these youths are a high-risk group prone to substance misuse due to societal prejudices, conflict about self-identity, issues of acceptance, and lack of support systems. Substance abuse often presents as a coping mechanism for these individuals, intricately intertwining with their mental health.

In efforts to address this, researchers, educators, and clinicians are striving to understand the unique needs and experiences of these youths as they journey towards sobriety and better health. This often entails becoming a licensed substance abuse counselor, a professional whose critical role involves offering much-needed emotional and psychological support to these individuals. If you'd like to explore the route to becoming a substance abuse counselor, please visit How to become a licensed substance abuse counselor in Wyoming.

Ultimately, understanding these dynamics is an essential part in framing more effective strategies and interventions to support LGBT Youth, focusing on promoting better mental health and mitigating their risks of falling prey to substance abuse.

Top Publications

  • Growing up trans in Canada, Switzerland, England, and Australia: access to and impacts of gender-affirming medical care

    Annie Pullen Sansfaçon;Denise Medico;Damien Riggs;Anna Carlile

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Forced sex among youth: accrual of risk by gender identity, sexual orientation, mental health and bullying

    Brittanie Atteberry-Ash;N. Eugene Walls;Shanna K. Kattari;Sarah M. Peitzmeier

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Responses to the Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Scales among Transgender and Nonbinary Youth.

    Tanaka M. D. Chavanduka;Kristi E. Gamarel;Kieran P. Todd;Rob Stephenson

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • LGBTQ+ college students with disabilities: demographic profile and perceptions of well-being

    Ryan A. Miller;Sandra L. Dika;David J. Nguyen;Michael Woodford

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Sexual Minority Female Youth and Substance Use Disparities across Development.

    Sarah S. Dermody;James McGinley;Kristin Eckstrand;Michael P. Marshal

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Social support, discrimination, and Self-Esteem in LGBTQ + high school and Post-Secondary students

    Kirstie Taylor;Simon Coulombe;Todd A. Coleman;Ruth Cameron

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Heterosexual students’ accounts of teachers as perpetrators and recipients of homophobia

    Louisa Allen

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Binge drinking disparities by gender identity, race, and ethnicity in California secondary schools

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors in Latinx adolescents with same sex behaviors in Miami

    Manuel A. Ocasio;Gregory R. Tapia;Alyssa Lozano;Adam W. Carrico

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Artistic expression as a source of resilience for transgender and gender diverse young people

    (2022)
    8 Citations

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