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Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
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Journal of Trauma and Dissociation

1529-9732

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjtd20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 389 77 104 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 95
Documents by Best Scientists*: 111
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.971
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Trauma & Dissociation?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Dissociative, Dissociative disorders and Developmental psychology. The studies on Clinical psychology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Dissociation (neuropsychology), Dissociative Experiences Scale, Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation facilitates discussions on Psychiatry that incorporate concepts from other fields like Sexual abuse and Child abuse.

The journal focuses on Sexual abuse research as part of the broader topic of Suicide prevention. Dissociation (psychology), Psychopathology and Psychometrics are some topics wherein Dissociative research discussed in it have an impact. The study on Dissociative disorders presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Psychotherapist.

Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Developmental psychology and the similar topic of Cognition.

  • Clinical psychology (35.15%)
  • Psychiatry (34.37%)
  • Dissociative (23.14%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Self-reports of potentially traumatic experiences in an adult community sample: gender differences and test-retest stabilities of the items in a brief betrayal-trauma survey. (234 citations)
  • Dissociation in Trauma: A New Definition and Comparison with Previous Formulations (170 citations)
  • Guidelines for treating dissociative identity disorder in adults, third revision (160 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Trauma & Dissociation:

The published articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Dissociative, Dissociative disorders and Developmental psychology. In addition to Psychiatry research, the published articles aim to explore topics under Sexual abuse and Child abuse. The journal publications with studies in Clinical psychology featured incorporate elements of Dissociation (neuropsychology), Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Comorbidity.

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

  • World War II
  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Clinical psychology, Dissociative, Posttraumatic stress, Dissociation (neuropsychology) and Betrayal. Dissociative disorders is a key component of Clinical psychology research discussed in it. Some problems in Dissociative disorders that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Diagnostic accuracy and Dissociative identity disorder.

Young adult, Dissociative Experiences Scale, Dissociation (psychology) and CTQ tree are some topics wherein Dissociative research discussed in it have an impact. It explores Posttraumatic stress concepts, specifically Complex ptsd but expands to research in Developmental stage. Concepts in Psychological intervention, as well as related topics in Maternal sensitivity, Impaired parenting and Childhood abuse, are covered in the Dissociation (neuropsychology) research presented in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • An Integrated Historical Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth Framework: a Cross-Cultural Exploration. (4 citations)
  • Childhood Trauma and Maladaptive Daydreaming: Fantasy Functions and Themes In A Multi-Country Sample. (4 citations)
  • The Interrelationship Between Child Abuse, Emotional Processing Difficulties, Alexithymia And Psychological Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents. (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 Trauma & Dissociation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Colin A. Ross (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Vedat Sar (25 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Jennifer J. Freyd (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Martin J. Dorahy (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Anne P. DePrince (19 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 Trauma & Dissociation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oregon (64 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Denver (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Towson University (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Stanford University (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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, 4.84% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.25% of all publications and 54.24% 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 in Trauma and Dissociation Research

While the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation covers a wide array of topics in the realm of psychology, it's significant to highlight the career opportunities that are available in this field. For individuals who are passionate about understanding the human mind in situations involving trauma and dissociation, a career as a clinical psychologist or school psychologist can be extremely rewarding. Among numerous career paths, becoming a school psychologist can be an appealing choice due to their role in addressing the psychological needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including those who may have experienced trauma. For instance, in the state of Mississippi, there are specific [school psychologist requirements](/careers/how-to-become-a-school-psychologist-in-mississippi) to be fulfilled before one can practice. School psychologists contribute enormously to trauma and dissociation research sector. They work closely with children and adolescents who have undergone traumatic experiences and understand the intricate ways these incidents have affected their mental well-being. Moreover, they have an opportunity to apply their knowledge practically, and provide interventions to diminish the impacts of these adversities. Furthermore, school psychologists also gather and analyze data which can be utilized in wider research fields, including the ones discussed in the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. Hence, for those interested in both direct practice and research related to traumatic experiences and dissociative disorders, this career path offers the opportunity to balance these unique interests. In conclusion, a career as a school psychologist provides a platform not only to study but also to apply research findings to assist those who are going through such critical life experiences. So, consider this career option if you have a genuine interest in making a real and impactful difference.

Top Publications

  • From Individual To Social Trauma: Sources Of Everyday Trauma In Italy, The US And UK During The Covid-19 Pandemic.

    M. Masiero;M. Masiero;K. Mazzocco;K. Mazzocco;C. Harnois;Mark Cropley

    (2020)
    112 Citations
  • The relationship between ICD-11 PTSD, complex PTSD and dissociative experiences

    Philip Hyland;Mark Shevlin;Claire Fyvie;Marylène Cloitre;Marylène Cloitre

    (2020)
    73 Citations
  • Interpersonal Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Black Women: Does Racial Discrimination Matter?

    Yara Mekawi;Sierra Carter;Brittney Brown;Ana Martinez de Andino

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • A Revised And Expanded Version Of The Turkish Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-33): Overprotection-Overcontrol As Additional Factor

    Vedat Şar;Işıl Necef;Tuba Mutluer;Parmis Fatih

    (2021)
    54 Citations
  • Giving Voice to Silence: Empowerment and Disempowerment in the Developmental Shift from Trauma ‘Victim’ to ‘Survivor-Advocate’

    Brianna C. Delker;Rowan Salton;Kate C. McLean

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Poly-victimization, Trauma, and Resilience: Exploring Strengths That Promote Thriving After Adversity.

    Sherry Hamby;Elizabeth Taylor;Kimberly Mitchell;Lisa Jones

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • The Acceptability and Potential Benefits of a Web-Based Psychoeducation Program for People with Pathological Dissociation: A Pilot Evaluation Study

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • The Impact of Discriminatory Stress on Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Severity at the Intersection of Race/Ethnicity and Gender

    Juliette McClendon;Juliette McClendon;Nancy Kressin;Nancy Kressin;Daniel Perkins;Laurel A. Copeland

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Childhood Trauma and Maladaptive Daydreaming: Fantasy Functions and Themes In A Multi-Country Sample.

    Eli Somer;Hisham M Abu-Rayya;Hisham M Abu-Rayya;Reut Brenner

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • A Pilot RCT of A Body-Oriented Group Therapy For Complex Trauma Survivors: An Adaptation of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

    Catherine C Classen;Catherine C Classen;Catherine C Classen;Lesley Hughes;Carrie Clark;Bonilyn Hill Mohammed

    (2021)
    24 Citations

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