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Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy
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Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy

0092-623X

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/usmt20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 454 73 108 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 82
Documents by Best Scientists*: 117
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 93
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.651
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy?

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy explores disciplines such as Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Human sexuality, Sexual dysfunction and Psychotherapist. Some problems in Developmental psychology that were presented in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy overlapped with concepts under Social psychology, Interpersonal relationship, Orgasm, Sexual intercourse and Sexual desire. Research on Orgasm addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Arousal.

Most of the Sexual desire studies addressed also intersect with Libido. The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Young adult, MEDLINE and Anxiety. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy focused on Human sexuality research but expanded to cover Personality.

In the journal, Erectile dysfunction and Sexual function are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Sexual dysfunction research. The in-depth study on Psychotherapist also explores topics in the intersecting field of Sex therapy.

  • Developmental psychology (29.30%)
  • Clinical psychology (26.87%)
  • Human sexuality (19.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A Multidimensional Self-Report Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function (4028 citations)
  • The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): Cross-Validation and Development of Clinical Cutoff Scores (1510 citations)
  • The Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX): reliability and validity. (666 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Developmental psychology, Human sexuality, Sexual dysfunction, Clinical psychology and Orgasm. The journal publications address concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social relation, Libido, Sexual intercourse, Interpersonal relationship and Sexual desire. The most cited publications explore research in Sexual function and overlapping concepts in Quality of life to expand the discourse in Sexual dysfunction.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy is to combine knowledge in the areas of Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Human sexuality, Social psychology and Association (psychology). Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy facilitates discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Anxiety, Female sexual function, Sexual interest, Reproductive age and Sample (statistics). The main emphasis of the journal is the research on Developmental psychology, emphasizing the topic of Emotional intimacy.

The overlapping concepts between Sexual function and Orgasm and Psychological intervention are the key highlights of Human sexuality study. Topics in Social psychology explored in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use) and Construct (philosophy). Topics in Association (psychology) were tackled in line with various other fields like Mindfulness and Sexual dysfunction.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: A Study on an Italian Group of Female University Students. (4 citations)
  • Watching Pornography Alone or Together: Longitudinal Associations With Romantic Relationship Quality. (3 citations)
  • An Objective Measure of Vaginal Lubrication in Women With and Without Sexual Arousal Concerns. (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 Sex & Marital Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen B. Levine (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Raymond C. Rosen (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lori A. Brotto (27 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Barry McCarthy (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cindy M. Meston (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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 Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Case Western Reserve University (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (38 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Indiana University (36 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rutgers University (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (32 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, 14.29% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.28% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.11% 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 56.94% 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 Psychology

While it's enlightening to explore the myriad research topics and cited works contained within the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, it may be equally helpful for prospective psychology students or professionals considering a specialty in this field to understand what a career path in this discipline looks like. For instance, the role of a school psychologist may greatly appeal to those whose interest and expertise lie in developmental psychology and social psychology.

School psychologists in New Jersey, for example, undergo a comprehensive process to achieve their professional status. This typically involves attaining a specialised graduate degree, accruing supervised professional experience, and passing required examination processes. After their initial licensure is achieved, professionals must then meet specific continuing education criteria to maintain their licensure in the long term.

Furthermore, it's worthwhile keeping in mind that different states may have varying education and licensure requirements. Those interested may find this comprehensive guide on how long does it take to become a school psychologist in New Jersey useful.

In conclusion, while the research areas and cited papers in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy are indeed fascinating, the applied aspect of this knowledge in psychology careers such as school psychology is equally crucial to consider.

Top Publications

  • Romantic Relationship Conflict Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes in Intimate and Sexual Behaviors in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults

    Maya Luetke;Devon Hensel;Devon Hensel;Debby Herbenick;Molly Rosenberg

    (2020)
    279 Citations
  • Why and How Women Masturbate, and the Relationship to Orgasmic Response

    David L Rowland;Tiffany N Kolba;Sean M McNabney;Dudbeth Uribe

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Preliminary validation of the Sexual Distress Scale-Short Form: Applications to Women, Men, and Prostate Cancer Survivors.

    Pablo Santos-Iglesias;Sophie Bergeron;Lori A Brotto;Natalie O Rosen

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Psychological Functioning in Non-binary Identifying Adolescents and Adults.

    Nastasja M. de Graaf;Bodi Huisman;Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis;Jos Twist

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Childhood Interpersonal Trauma and Sexual Satisfaction in Patients Seeing Sex Therapy: Examining Mindfulness and Psychological Distress as Mediators

    Natacha Godbout;Gaëlle Bakhos;Éliane Dussault;Martine Hébert

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Watching Pornography Alone or Together: Longitudinal Associations With Romantic Relationship Quality.

    Charlie Huntington;Howard Markman;Galena Rhoades

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Partnered Sexual Behaviors, Pleasure, and Orgasms at Last Sexual Encounter: Findings from a U.S. Probability Sample of Black Women Ages 18 to 92 Years.

    Ashley Townes;Shemeka Thorpe;Twinet Parmer;Brittanni Wright

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Why Humans Have Sex: Development and Psychometric Assessment of a Short-Form Version of the YSEX? Instrument.

    Cindy M. Meston;Chelsea D. Kilimnik;Bridget K. Freihart;David M. Buss

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • What Constitutes Sexual Dissatisfaction for Trans Masculine and Nonbinary Individuals: A Qualitative Study.

    Louis Lindley;Annalisa Anzani;M Paz Galupo

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Associations Between Sexual Function and Disordered Eating Among Undergraduate Women: An Emphasis on Sexual Pain and Distress.

    Cara R. Dunkley;Boris B. Gorzalka;Lori A. Brotto

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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