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Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment
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Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment

1079-0632

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/sax

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 507 41 78 14

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Number of Best Scientists*: 58
Documents by Best Scientists*: 90
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
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Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment?

The journal focuses on Clinical psychology, Human factors and ergonomics, Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Social psychology. The studies in Recidivism and Sex offender under the umbrella field of Clinical psychology overlap with concepts in Sex offense, Child abuse and Sexual abuse. The research on Recidivism tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Predictive validity and Risk assessment.

Among the topics covered in it are Sex offense and Juvenile delinquency. The Human factors and ergonomics study tackled in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment also covered diverse fields such as Occupational safety and health, Criminology, Sexual violence, Medical emergency and Prison. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment discusses concepts in Pedophilia under Injury prevention and how they intertwine with disciplines like Psychiatry and Developmental psychology.

Topics in Developmental psychology explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Cognition and Sexual arousal. Child sexual abuse is a major topic of Suicide prevention research presented in it. Social psychology research discussed connects with the study of Child pornography.

  • Clinical psychology (39.04%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (35.68%)
  • Injury prevention (35.47%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • First report of the collaborative outcome data project on the effectiveness of psychological treatment for sex offenders. (722 citations)
  • Assessing Risk for Sexual Recidivism: Some Proposals on the Nature of Psychologically Meaningful Risk Factors: (573 citations)
  • Constructing and testing a framework for dynamic risk assessment. (393 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment:

The most cited articles investigate areas of study like Clinical psychology, Sex offense, Social psychology, Injury prevention and Recidivism. Most of the Clinical psychology studies addressed in the journal papers also intersect with Psychiatry. The journal publications focus on Injury prevention but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment mainly cover the fields of Clinical psychology, Recidivism, Human factors and ergonomics, Suicide prevention and Injury prevention. In the journal, Sexual violence and Risk factor (computing) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. While work presented in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment provided substantial information on Sexual violence, it also covered topics in Social psychology, Flexibility (personality) and Relevance (law).

The work on Recidivism tackled in it brings together disciplines like Adverse Childhood Experiences, Predictive validity and Risk assessment. The featured Human factors and ergonomics research zeroes in on concepts in Pedophilia but also tackles themes under Logistic regression, Pornography, Developmental psychology and Agency (sociology). The presented studies in Behavior problem fall within the purview of Developmental psychology but it also intertwines with topics in Discontinuity (geotechnical engineering).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • STABLE-2007 Demonstrates Predictive and Incremental Validity in Assessing Risk-Relevant Propensities for Sexual Offending: A Meta-Analysis. (14 citations)
  • Functional Isolation: Understanding Isolation in Trafficking Survivors. (7 citations)
  • Estimating Lifetime and Residual Risk for Individuals Who Remain Sexual Offense Free in the Community: Practical Applications. (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 Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael C. Seto (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • William L. Marshall (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • R. Karl Hanson (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tony Ward (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ron Langevin (26 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 Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Queen's University (39 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Birmingham (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Canterbury (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Simon Fraser University (27 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Carleton University (26 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 3.51% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.00% of all publications and 47.27% 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.

The Application of Research in Professional Practice

Given the breadth and depth of research found in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, it is essential to highlight how these findings can be applied in professional tasks, particularly within the field of psychology. Many psychologists, especially school psychologists, play a pivotal role in tackling issues related to sexual abuse. Applying evidence-based research can significantly impact their work, allowing them to provide more targeted, effective support for their clients. One of the critical areas for application of these research findings is in the field of school psychology in Pennsylvania. Given that the application of evidence-based knowledge gleaned from the studies outlined in the journal can prove instrumental in informing a school psychologist's approach to sexual abuse cases. Information related to the prevalence and nature of sexual offenses, the characteristics of sex offenders, risk assessment, and effective treatment strategies can all aid school psychologists immensely. Visit this page for more information on how to become a school psychologist in Pennsylvania. Further, research derived intervention strategies, grounded in clinical psychology, can aid in preventive work in schools, and provide a foundation for developing programs aimed at sexual abuse awareness and prevention. The derived insights can also contribute to shaping policies and protocols within the education system to ensure child protection and safety. In conclusion, keeping abreast of the research published in journals like Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment is an indispensable tool for psychologists and those in the field of mental health. This enables them to stay updated on the latest findings and apply them effectively in their professional practice for mitigating and preventing sexual abuse.

Top Publications

  • STABLE-2007 Demonstrates Predictive and Incremental Validity in Assessing Risk-Relevant Propensities for Sexual Offending: A Meta-Analysis.

    Andrew E Brankley;Andrew E Brankley;Kelly M Babchishin;R Karl Hanson;R Karl Hanson

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • The Role of Consent in the Context of BDSM

    Cara R Dunkley;Lori A Brotto

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • How Do Professionals Assess Sexual Recidivism Risk? An Updated Survey of Practices:

    Sharon M Kelley;Gina Ambroziak;David Thornton;Robert M Barahal

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • A Long-Term Outcome Assessment of the Effects on Subsequent Reoffense Rates of a Prison-Based CBT/RNR Sex Offender Treatment Program With Strength-Based Elements:

    M E Olver;L E Marshall;W L Marshall;T P Nicholaichuk

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • On the Effectiveness of Sexual Offender Treatment in Prisons: A Comparison of Two Different Evaluation Designs in Routine Practice:

    Friedrich Lösel;Friedrich Lösel;Eva Link;Martin Schmucker;Doris Bender

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Elderly Sexual Abuse: An Examination of the Criminal Event:

    Julien Chopin;Eric Beauregard

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Understanding Sexual Aggression in UK Male University Students: An Empirical Assessment of Prevalence and Psychological Risk Factors.

    Samuel T. Hales;Theresa A. Gannon

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Is There an “Expert” Stranger Rapist?:

    Julien Chopin;Sarah Paquette;Eric Beauregard

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Estimating Lifetime and Residual Risk for Individuals Who Remain Sexual Offense Free in the Community: Practical Applications.

    David Thornton;R Karl Hanson;Sharon M Kelley;James C Mundt

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Sexual Offenders: Associations With Sexual Recidivism Risk and Psychopathology:

    Rachel E. Kahn;Krystine Jackson;Kerry Keiser;Gina Ambroziak

    (2021)
    17 Citations

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