2026 Hans-Peter Kohler: 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	62	1259	1112	582	505	256	17392

Overview

Hans-Peter Kohler is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the social sciences, with significant contributions in the fields of health, general health professions, sociology and political science, clinical psychology, and pediatrics, perinatology, and child health.

The research topics Kohler addresses include health disparities and outcomes, birth, development, and health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, global health care issues, employment and welfare studies, COVID-19 epidemiological studies, and child abuse and trauma.

Kohler has published extensively in a variety of academic venues. Frequent publication sources include:

SSM - Population Health
SSRN Electronic Journal
PLoS ONE
Innovation in Aging
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Kohler demonstrate a focus on health-related social issues and epidemiology. Notable recent publications include:

"Predictors of mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic in the US: Role of economic concerns, health worries and social distancing" (2020, PLoS ONE)
"Know your epidemic, know your response: Early perceptions of COVID-19 and self-reported social distancing in the United States" (2020, PLoS ONE)
"Emerging partner violence among young adolescents in a low-income country: Perpetration, victimization and adversity" (2020, PLoS ONE)
"Predictors of Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the US: role of economic concerns, health worries and social distancing" (2020, bioRxiv [Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory])
"Health screening for emerging non-communicable disease burdens among the global poor: Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa" (2020, Journal of Health Economics)

Collaborations are a significant part of Kohler's work, with frequent co-authors including:

Iliana V. Kohler
Jere R. Behrman
Fabrice Kämpfen
Alberto Ciancio
Rachel Kidman

Best Publications

The Emergence of Lowest‐Low Fertility in Europe During the 1990s

Hans-Peter Kohler;Francesco C. Billari;José Antonio Ortega

2100
Citations
Advances in development reverse fertility declines

Mikko Myrskylä;Hans-Peter Kohler;Francesco C. Billari

1014
Citations
Patterns of low and lowest-low fertility in Europe.

Francesco C Billari;Hans-Peter Kohler

923
Citations
Attrition in longitudinal household survey data - some tests for three developing-country samples

Harold Alderman;Jere R. Behrman;Hans-Peter Kohler;John A. Maluccio

567
Citations
Partner + Children = Happiness? The Effects of Partnerships and Fertility on Well-Being

Hans-Peter Kohler;Jere R. Behrman;Axel Skytthe

524
Citations
The Density of Social Networks and Fertility Decisions: Evidence From South Nyanza District, Kenya

Hans-Peter Kohler;Jere R. Behrman;Susan Cotts Watkins

494
Citations
Social networks and changes in contraceptive use over time: evidence from a longitudinal study in rural Kenya.

Jere R. Behrman;Hans-Peter Kohler;Susan Cotts Watkins

350
Citations
Low fertility in Europe: causes implications and policy options.

Kohler Hp;Billari Fc;Ortega Ja

330
Citations
Is Fertility Behavior in Our Genes? Findings from a Danish Twin Study

Hans-Peter Kohler;Joseph L. Rodgers;Kaare Christensen

326
Citations
Sexual network structure and the spread of HIV in Africa: evidence from Likoma Island, Malawi.

Stéphane Helleringer;Hans Peter Kohler

321
Citations
Fertility and Social Interaction: An Economic Perspective

Hans-Peter Kohler

318
Citations
The Theory of Conjunctural Action

Jennifer A. Johnson-Hanks;Christine A. Bachrach;S. Philip Morgan;Hans-Peter Kohler

292
Citations
Social networks and HIV/AIDs risk perceptions.

Hans-Peter Kohler;Jere R. Behrman;Susan Cotts Watkins;Susan Cotts Watkins

265
Citations
Fertility and social interaction

Hans-Peter Kohler

264
Citations
Repositioning of the global epicentre of non-optimal cholesterol

Cristina Taddei;Bin Zhou;Honor Bixby;Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco

262
Citations
Gender Preferences for Children in Europe: Empirical Results from 17 FFS Countries

Karsten Hank;Hans-Peter Kohler

249
Citations
Fertility Decline in Russia in the Early and Mid 1990s: The Role of Economic Uncertainty and Labour Market Crises

Hans-Peter Kohler;Iliana Kohler

248
Citations
Learning in social networks and contraceptive choice

Hans-Peter Kohler

244
Citations
Tempo-Adjusted Period Parity Progression Measures, Fertility Postponement and Completed Cohort Fertility

Hans-Peter Kohler;José Antonio Ortega

242
Citations
Variance effects in the Bongaarts-Feeney formula.

Hans-Peter Kohler;Dimiter Philipov

224
Citations
Conditional Cash Transfers and HIV/AIDS Prevention: Unconditionally Promising?

Hans Peter Kohler;Rebecca L. Thornton

214
Citations
Attrition in Longitudinal Household Survey Data

Harold Alderman;Jere Behrman;Hans-Peter Kohler;John A. Maluccio

186
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Susan Cotts Watkins University of California, Los Angeles

Francesco C. Billari Bocconi University

Joseph Lee Rodgers Vanderbilt University

Jason M. Fletcher University of Wisconsin–Madison

Karsten Hank University of Cologne

John A. Maluccio Middlebury College

S. Philip Morgan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mikko Myrskylä Max Planck Society

Vegard Skirbekk Columbia University

Wändi Bruine de Bruin University of Southern California

External Links

Personal website of Hans-Peter Kohler

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Social Sciences and Humanities in the USA opens up a variety of flexible online pathways for career advancement. Professionals seeking a quick return on their investment may consider 1 year master's programs that provide a fast-tracked route to advanced knowledge and higher earning potential.

For adults balancing work and family, accelerated bachelor's degree programs for adults can be an ideal choice, enabling degree completion in less time than traditional routes. These programs are designed to maximize flexibility without sacrificing academic quality.

Those interested in counseling, advocacy, or social work will find that msw online programs provide both affordability and accessibility—making it easier to pursue licensure and impactful careers in human services.

For specialized fields like behavioral analysis, the cheapest bcba online program offers a budget-friendly way to fulfill requirements for credentialing and open doors to in-demand roles supporting diverse communities.