2026 Barbara Wilson: Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities	33	7104	6599	3454	3152	136	4811

Overview

Barbara Wilson is affiliated with the University of Virginia in the United States. Their research covers interdisciplinary areas primarily within Medicine and Social Sciences, with notable focus on Dermatology, Education, Epidemiology, Cell Biology, and Urban Studies.

The main topics reflected in their work include:

Cancer and Skin Lesions
Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Melanin and skin pigmentation
Skin Protection and Aging
Adult and Continuing Education Topics
Higher Education Practices and Engagement

Barbara Wilson's recent publications demonstrate a diverse scope of interests, with articles spanning domains such as urban studies and medical dermatology. Notable recent papers include:

"Disorientation as a Learning Objective: Applying Transformational Learning Theory in Participatory Action Pedagogy" (2020) published in the Journal of Planning Education and Research
"Constructing Health: Representations of Health and Housing in Charlottesville's Urban Renewals" (2020) published in the Journal of Architectural Education
"Analysis of Strategic Plans from Accredited Graduate Planning Programs: A Rubric for Manifesting Equity and Justice Values" (2023) published in the Journal of Planning Education and Research
"Unilateral vulvar swelling in a 7-year-old girl" (2020) published in Pediatric Dermatology
"Primary Cutaneous Monomorphic Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ" (2021) published in the American Journal of Dermatopathology

Their frequent co-authors include:

Alissa Ujie Diamond
Meghan Z. Gough
Lauren G. Yi
Benjamin A. Tran
LaToya Gray-Sparks

Several of Barbara Wilson's works have appeared multiple times across key venues, highlighting continuity in certain publication forums. Among these, the Journal of Planning Education and Research features prominently, along with the Consultant publication channel, and journals such as the Journal of Architectural Education, Pediatric Dermatology, and the American Journal of Dermatopathology.

Best Publications

Media and Children's Aggression, Fear, and Altruism

Barbara Jan Wilson

338
Citations
Violence in Children's Television Programming: Assessing the Risks

Barbara J. Wilson;Stacy L. Smith;W. James Potter;Dale Kunkel

265
Citations
Use of specific IgE in assessing the relevance of fungal and dust mite allergens to atopic dermatitis: a comparison with asthmatic and nonasthmatic control subjects.

Deolinda M.F. Scalabrin;Sevim Bavbek;Matthew S. Perzanowski;Barbara B. Wilson

240
Citations
Developmental changes in the recognition and comprehension of facial expression: implications for frontal lobe function.

Bryan Kolb;Bryan Kolb;Barbara Wilson;Barbara Wilson;Laughlin Taylor;Laughlin Taylor

216
Citations
From Love at First Sight to Soul Mate: The Influence of Romantic Ideals in Popular Films on Young People's Beliefs about Relationships

Veronica Hefner;Barbara J. Wilson

206
Citations
Designing media messages about health and nutrition: what strategies are most effective?

Barbara J. Wilson

205
Citations
Media and Violence: Intervention Strategies for Reducing Aggression

Joanne Cantor;Barbara J. Wilson

202
Citations
Counteracting the Effects of Female Stereotypes on Television via Active Mediation

Amy I. Nathanson;Barbara J. Wilson;Jocelyn McGee;Minu Sebastian

185
Citations
Screen Violence and Youth Behavior

Craig A. Anderson;Brad J. Bushman;Brad J. Bushman;Bruce D. Bartholow;Joanne Cantor

161
Citations
Children's Comprehension of and Fear Reactions to Television News

Stacy L. Smith;Barbara J. Wilson

153
Citations
The handbook of children, media, and development

Sandra L. Calvert;Sandra L. Calvert;Barbara Jan Wilson

152
Citations
Developmental differences in empathy with a television protagonist's fear.

Barbara Jan Wilson;Joanne Cantor

146
Citations
Children's Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Techniques to Reduce Fear from Mass Media

Barbara Jan Wilson;Cynthia Hoffner;Joanne Cantor

117
Citations
Prime-time television: Assessing violence during the most popular viewing hours

Stacy L. Smith;Amy I. Nathanson;Barbara Jan Wilson

114
Citations
EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TO A TELEVISED NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST FILM

Joanne Cantor;Barbara J. Wilson;Cynthia Hoffner

112
Citations
Modifying fear responses to mass media in preschool and elementary school children

Joanne Cantor;Barbara J. Wilson

110
Citations
The Effects of Sibling Coviewing on Preschoolers' Reactions to a Suspenseful Movie Scene

Barbara J. Wilson;Audrey J. Weiss

102
Citations
Helping children cope with frightening media presentations

Joanne Cantor;Barbara Jan Wilson

101
Citations
Communication and Affect Thoughts, Feelings, and Issues for the Future

James Price Dillard;Barbara J. Wilson

89
Citations
CHILDREN, Adolescents, & the MEDIA

Victor C. Strasburger;Barbara J. Wilson;Jeanne B. Funk;Edward I. Donnerstein

76
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Daniel Linz University of California, Santa Barbara

Edward Donnerstein University of Arizona

Joanne Cantor University of Wisconsin–Madison

Bryan Kolb University of Lethbridge

Sandra L. Calvert Georgetown University

Brad J. Bushman The Ohio State University

W. James Potter University of California, Santa Barbara

Sarah M. Coyne Brigham Young University

James Price Dillard Pennsylvania State University

Craig A. Anderson Iowa State University

External Links

Personal website of Barbara Wilson

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