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J. C. Barnes publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. C. Barnes sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 181 publications — 63rd percentile

63% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

J. C. Barnes D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. C. Barnes sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 50 D-Index — 54th percentile

54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

J. C. Barnes is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of social sciences. Their research primarily focuses on areas intersecting sociology, political science, clinical psychology, and genetics, with particular attention to crime patterns, criminal justice, genetic associations, and developmental health.

The scientist's work is represented across multiple publication venues, with frequent contributions in:

  • Journal of Experimental Criminology
  • Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Report
  • Molecular Psychiatry

J. C. Barnes has authored papers investigating complex intersections of biopsychological factors and socio-environmental influences in criminological outcomes. Notable recent publications include:

  • Uncovering the genetic architecture of broad antisocial behavior through a genome-wide association study meta-analysis, 2022, Molecular Psychiatry
  • The interaction of biopsychological and socio-environmental influences on criminological outcomes, 2020, Justice Quarterly
  • Identifying psychological pathways to polyvictimization: evidence from a longitudinal cohort study of twins from the UK, 2020, Journal of Experimental Criminology
  • Genetic associations with parental investment from conception to wealth inheritance in six cohorts, 2023, Nature Human Behaviour
  • Life-Course Persistent Antisocial Behavior and Accelerated Biological Aging in a Longitudinal Birth Cohort, 2022, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

The research topics covered by Barnes include:

  • Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
  • Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
  • Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
  • Health disparities and outcomes

Frequent collaborators of J. C. Barnes reflect a strong network within criminology and related fields, including:

  • Peter T. Tanksley
  • Hexuan Liu
  • Richie Poulton
  • Terrie E. Moffitt
  • Kathleen Mullan Harris

Their contributions engage multiple subfields such as sociology and political science, clinical psychology, genetics, pediatrics, perinatology, and civil and structural engineering. The synthesis of these disciplines within their work indicates a multi-dimensional approach to understanding criminal behavior, genetic influences, and developmental pathways.

Best Publications

  • Self-control and health outcomes in a nationally representative sample.

    Holly Ventura Miller;J C Barnes;Kevin M Beaver

  • Genetic and Environmental Influences on Levels of Self-Control and Delinquent Peer Affiliation: Results from a Longitudinal Sample of Adolescent Twins

    Kevin M. Beaver;J. Eagle Schutt;Brian B. Boutwell;Marie Ratchford

  • Violence in criminal careers: A review of the literature from a developmental life-course perspective

    Alex R. Piquero;Wesley G. Jennings;J.C. Barnes

  • Monoamine oxidase A genotype is associated with gang membership and weapon use.

    Kevin M. Beaver;Matt DeLisi;Michael G. Vaughn;J.C. Barnes

  • The effect of medical marijuana laws on crime: evidence from state panel data, 1990-2006.

    Robert G. Morris;Michael Teneyck;J. C. Barnes;Tomislav Victor Kovandzic

  • DEMONSTRATING THE VALIDITY OF TWIN RESEARCH IN CRIMINOLOGY

    J. C. Barnes;John Paul Wright;John Paul Wright;Brian B. Boutwell;Joseph A. Schwartz

  • Sleep Deprivation, Low Self-Control, and Delinquency: A Test of the Strength Model of Self-Control

    Ryan C. Meldrum;J. C. Barnes;Carter Hay

  • Prior problem behavior accounts for the racial gap in school suspensions

    John Paul Wright;Mark Alden Morgan;Michelle A. Coyne;Kevin M. Beaver

  • EXAMINING THE GENETIC UNDERPINNINGS TO MOFFITT'S DEVELOPMENTAL TAXONOMY: A BEHAVIORAL GENETIC ANALYSIS*

    J.C. Barnes;Kevin M. Beaver;Brian B. Boutwell

  • Unpacking the Black Box of Peer Similarity in Deviance: Understanding the Mechanisms Linking Personal Behavior, Peer Behavior, and Perceptions

    Jacob T. N. Young;Cesar J. Rebellon;J. C. Barnes;Frank M. Weerman

  • On the consequences of ignoring genetic influences in criminological research

    J.C. Barnes;Brian B. Boutwell;Kevin M. Beaver;Kevin M. Beaver;Chris L. Gibson

  • Delinquent Gangs and Adolescent Victimization Revisited: A Propensity Score Matching Approach

    Matt DeLisi;J.C. Barnes;Kevin M. Beaver;Chris L. Gibson

  • Reducing racial inequalities in adulthood arrest by reducing inequalities in school discipline: Evidence from the school-to-prison pipeline.

    J. C. Barnes;Ryan T. Motz

  • Analyzing the Impact of a Statewide Residence Restriction Law on South Carolina Sex Offenders

    J.C. Barnes;Tony Dukes;Richard Tewksbury;Timothy M. De Troye

  • A demonstration of the generalizability of twin-based research on antisocial behavior.

    J. C. Barnes;Brian B. Boutwell

  • ASSESSING AND EXPLAINING MISPERCEPTIONS OF PEER DELINQUENCY

    Jacob T. N. Young;J. C. Barnes;Ryan C. Meldrum;Frank M. Weerman

  • The Association Between Parental Incarceration and Health, Education, and Economic Outcomes in Young Adulthood

    Holly Ventura Miller;J. C. Barnes

  • An empirical examination of adolescence-limited offending: A direct test of Moffitt's maturity gap thesis

    James Barnes;Kevin M. Beaver

  • Estimating the effect of gang membership on nonviolent and violent delinquency: a counterfactual analysis.

    J.C. Barnes;Kevin M. Beaver;J. Mitchell Miller

  • Genetic confounding of the relationship between father absence and age at menarche

    Nicole Barbaro;Brian B. Boutwell;J.C. Barnes;Todd K. Shackelford

  • County-level IQ and fertility rates: A partial test of Differential-K theory

    Brian B. Boutwell;Travis W. Franklin;J.C. Barnes;Kevin M. Beaver;Kevin M. Beaver

Frequent Co-Authors

Kevin M. Beaver
Kevin M. Beaver Florida State University
John Paul Wright
John Paul Wright University of Cincinnati
Michael G. Vaughn
Michael G. Vaughn Saint Louis University
Matt DeLisi
Matt DeLisi Iowa State University
Francis T. Cullen
Francis T. Cullen University of Cincinnati
Chris L. Gibson
Chris L. Gibson University of Florida
Gary D. Kleck
Gary D. Kleck Florida State University
Terrie E. Moffitt
Terrie E. Moffitt Duke University
Frank M. Weerman
Frank M. Weerman Erasmus University Rotterdam
Avshalom Caspi
Avshalom Caspi Duke University

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