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Sexuality Research and Social Policy: Journal of NSRC
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Sexuality Research and Social Policy: Journal of NSRC

1868-9884

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/13178

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 127 61 81 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 189
Documents by Best Scientists*: 196
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 56
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.037
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Sexuality Research and Social Policy?

Sexuality Research and Social Policy is mainly concerned with subjects like Gender studies, Human sexuality, Social psychology, Lesbian and Reproductive health. Sexuality Research and Social Policy explores topics in Gender studies which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Social change and Politics. Topics in Human sexuality were tackled in line with various other fields like Developmental psychology and Social policy.

Prejudice (legal term) are all disciplines of Social psychology that connect with topics in Context (language use). Identity (social science), Sexual orientation and Sexual identity are some topics wherein Lesbian research discussed in it have an impact. Sexual orientation research discussed connects with the study of Clinical psychology.

It investigates Clinical psychology research which frequently intersects with Mental health. The concepts on Reproductive health presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Psychological intervention, Health care and Public health.

  • Gender studies (26.22%)
  • Human sexuality (25.98%)
  • Social psychology (24.39%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking about sexual prejudice and stigma in the twenty-first century (645 citations)
  • The impact of abstinence and comprehensive sex and STD/HIV education programs on adolescent sexual behavior (260 citations)
  • Patterns and Predictors of Disclosure of Sexual Orientation to Healthcare Providers Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals (223 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Sexuality Research and Social Policy:

The most cited papers mostly deal with topics like Social psychology, Gender studies, Human sexuality, Lesbian and Transgender. Issues in Gender studies were discussed in the most cited articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Social change and Social movement. The published papers address concerns in Lesbian which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Sexual identity, Ethnic group, Politics and Clinical psychology.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Sexuality Research and Social Policy generally zeroes in on subjects such as Human sexuality, Clinical psychology, Lesbian, Reproductive health and Social psychology. It facilitates discussions on Human sexuality that incorporate concepts from other fields like Developmental psychology, Pornography and Intellectual disability. The work on Clinical psychology tackled in Sexuality Research and Social Policy brings together disciplines like Psychosocial and Sexual minority.

Research in Lesbian discussed is concerned with the study of Gender studies as a whole. Reproductive health research presented in Sexuality Research and Social Policy encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention, Qualitative research and Health care. The presented Social psychology study covers related areas such as Identity (social science) and Feeling and also touches on topics like Context (language use).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Sexting Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Correlates in Spanish Secondary School Students (9 citations)
  • Attitudes Toward LGBT Marriage and Legal Protections Post-Obergefell (6 citations)
  • “You Don’t Want to Be a Candidate for Punishment”: a Qualitative Analysis of LGBT Service Member “Outness” (5 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 Sexuality Research and Social Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Roberto Baiocco (17 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brian Mustanski (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Christian Grov (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ellen D. B. Riggle (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jessica Pistella (8 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more 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 Sexuality Research and Social Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Columbia University (29 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition,
  • San Francisco State University (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • City University of New York (24 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Sapienza University of Rome (20 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more 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, 4.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.15% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.98% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.50% of all publications and 59.38% 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 Paths in Sexuality Research and Social Policy

A career in Sexuality Research and Social Policy can lead one down numerous pathways such as gender studies, human sexuality, social psychology, and reproductive health. After obtaining a degree in a related field, aspiring individuals might need to obtain further certification to work as licensed professionals in certain jurisdictions. For instance, becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in specific states like Indiana may require individuals to undergo a dedicated certification process. If you're interested in learning about becoming a counselor specializing in sexuality, it is important to be well-informed about the certification processes in your state. A great example to follow is the process to obtain an LPC license in Indiana. Overall, the experience and knowledge gained through careers in Sexuality Research and Social Policy contribute significantly to the understanding and betterment of human sexual behavior, reproductive health, and the societies' perspective on gender. To get started in this field, it's crucial to understand the licensing requirements and continuing education to maintain your certification, as these requirements can vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another.

Top Publications

  • European Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men Internet Survey (EMIS-2017): Design and Methods

    Peter Weatherburn;Ford Hickson;David S. Reid;Ulrich Marcus

    (2020)
    93 Citations
  • Responding to “Don’t Say Gay” Laws in the US: Research Priorities and Considerations for Health Equity

    (2022)
    56 Citations
  • Religious conversion practices and LGBTQA + youth

    Tiffany Jones;Jennifer Power;Adam O. Hill;Nathan Despott

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Gay and Heterosexual Single Father Families Created by Surrogacy: Father–Child Relationships, Parenting Quality, and Children’s Psychological Adjustment

    Nicola Carone;Roberto Baiocco;Vittorio Lingiardi;Lavinia Barone

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • “Please Teach Students that Sex is a Healthy Part of Growing Up”: Australian Students’ Desires for Relationships and Sexuality Education

    Andrea Waling;Christopher Fisher;Paulina Ezer;Lucille Kerr

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Embarrassment, Shame, and Reassurance: Emotion and Young People’s Access to Online Sexual Health Information

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Engaging Stigmatised Communities in Australia with Digital Health Systems: Towards Data Justice in Public Health

    (2023)
    30 Citations
  • Uncertainty and Confusion Regarding Transgender Non-discrimination Policies: Implications for the Mental Health of Transgender Americans

    Jaclyn M. W. Hughto;David J. Meyers;Matthew J. Mimiaga;Sari L. Reisner

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Characterizing Experiences of Conversion Therapy Among Middle-Aged and Older Men Who Have Sex with Men from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS).

    Steven P. Meanley;Ron D. Stall;Omar Dakwar;James E. Egan

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • The Nature and Impact of Informal Mental Health Support in an LGBTQ Context: Exploring Peer Roles and Their Challenges

    (2022)
    28 Citations

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