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Partner Abuse
H-index 7

Partner Abuse

1946-6560

Published by: Springer

https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrpa

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 933 30 41 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 38
Documents by Best Scientists*: 45
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 14
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.459
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Partner abuse?

The foci of Partner abuse are Domestic violence, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Injury prevention and Occupational safety and health. Partner abuse tackles research works in Domestic violence as well as other disciplines like Social psychology, Psychiatry, Criminology, Intervention (counseling) and Developmental psychology. While the journal primarily focused on Psychiatry, it also opened dialogues on the discipline of Sexual abuse.

Partner abuse covers research in Suicide prevention, particularly Psychological abuse and how they are related with concepts in Clinical psychology, Mental health, Psychological intervention and Context (language use). In it, Psychotherapist and Aggression are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. It facilitates the exploration of Human factors and ergonomics in relation to the fields of Medical emergency, Public relations and Engineering.

  • Domestic violence (64.91%)
  • Suicide prevention (47.72%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (44.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Systematic Review of Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence (882 citations)
  • Rates of Bidirectional Versus Unidirectional Intimate Partner Violence Across Samples, Sexual Orientations, and Race/Ethnicities: A Comprehensive Review (231 citations)
  • The effectiveness of intervention programs for perpetrators and victims of intimate partner violence. (218 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Partner abuse:

The journal publications cover a variety of subjects, including Domestic violence, Suicide prevention, Clinical psychology, Human factors and ergonomics and Psychiatry. The most cited publications about Physical abuse and Psychological abuse are all disciplines of Domestic violence that connect with topics in Intervention (counseling), Social psychology and Ethnic group. While Clinical psychology is the focus of the most cited articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Psychological intervention and Aggression.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Psychotherapist

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Domestic violence, Criminology, Developmental psychology, Psychiatry and Accountability. Aside from Domestic violence, the journal also covered works in other subjects like Intervention (counseling), Econometric analysis, Demographic economics, Internet privacy and Search engine. The Criminal justice policy studies presented in Partner abuse fall under the field of Criminology, but it also has connections to other fields such as Interpersonal violence, Public funding and Evidence-based practice.

While it focused on Developmental psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Interpersonal communication, Single-subject design, Biosocial theory and Sexual infidelity. It explores Psychiatry concepts, specifically Discontinuation but expands to research in Alcohol use disorder. The close relationship between Medical education and Intervention program is one of the points of interest dissected in Accountability research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Development of the Social Acceptance of Wife Abuse Scale in Rural Bangladesh (1 citations)
  • Therapists' Experiences of Working With Iranian-Immigrant Intimate Partner Violence Clients in the United States (0 citations)
  • Male IPV Perpetrators' Self-Reports of Accountability: A Content Analysis of Exit Letters Written by Clients Who Completed a Batterer Intervention Program Between 1990 and 2015 (0 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 Partner abuse (based on the number of publications) are:

  • John Hamel (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ryan C. Shorey (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gregory L. Stuart (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Denise A. Hines (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elizabeth A. Bates (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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 Partner abuse (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tennessee (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Boston University (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tulane University (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Alabama (3 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, 95.24% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 100.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 0.00% 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.

Educational Institutions in Psychology

In the field of Psychology, there are numerous educational institutions that offer quality programs and research opportunities. Specifically in the area of partner abuse research and domestic violence, these institutions pave the way for new understanding and insight. In this sector, it is crucial for researchers, contributors, and students to align themselves with institutions that foster growth, learning, and innovation.

While there are several recognized programs and universities across the globe, one location offering some of the best educational opportunities in Psychology is Wisconsin. Wisconsin hosts numerous universities and colleges renowned for their psychological studies, each contributing immensely to the body of research, including journals focused on partner abuse, domestic violence, and related fields.

For more details about such institutions, browse through this comprehensive list of the best psychology schools in Wisconsin.

The value of these institutions goes beyond academics. They facilitate robust research communities and dialogues that contribute to journals like Partner Abuse. By choosing to study in these universities, you are placing yourself in a nurturing environment that cultivates critical thought, encourages innovation, and champions research and development in fields like Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, or Criminology.

In the end, while Partner Abuse journal greatly influences the discourse surrounding domestic violence, suicide prevention, and more, researchers both contribute to and benefit from the broader academic community found at universities such as these. Therefore, it is crucial to acknowledge their contribution and potential impact on your studies or career.

Top Publications

  • Services for Domestic Violence Victims in the United Kingdom and United States: Where Are We Today?

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Temporal Associations Between Psychological and Physical Intimate Partner Violence: A Cross-Lag Analysis

    Hans Saint-Eloi Cadely;Joe F. Pittman;Gregory S. Pettit;Jennifer E. Lansford

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • “I Was Told When I Could Hold, Talk With, or Kiss Our Daughter”: Exploring Fathers’ Experiences of Parental Alienation Within the Context of Intimate Partner Violence

    (2023)
    12 Citations
  • Comparing the Demographic Characteristics, and Reported Abuse Type, Contexts and Outcomes of Help-Seeking Heterosexual Male and Female Victims of Domestic Violence: Part I – Who Presents to Specialist Services?

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • “There Is No Part of My Life That Hasn’t Been Destroyed”: The Impact of Parental Alienation and Intimate Partner Violence on Fathers

    (2023)
    9 Citations
  • Interventions for Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: An I3 Model Perspective

    Andrea A. Massa;Molly A. Maloney;Christopher I. Eckhardt

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Using Dyadic Concordance Types to Understand Frequency of Intimate Partner Violence

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence: A Single Case Study

    Andrea Pasetto;Dave Misso;Patrizia Velotti;Giancarlo Dimaggio

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • The Use of Social Media to Prevent and Reduce Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 and Beyond

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Adapting acceptance and commitment therapy to target intimate partner violence

    Kathleen W. Reardon;Erika Lawrence;Callie Mazurek

    (2020)
    4 Citations

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