World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
45
Citations
8310
World Ranking
3888
National Ranking
1848

Overview

James D. Unnever is affiliated with the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on social sciences with particular attention to sociology and political science. Their work spans subfields including clinical psychology, gender studies, safety research, and modeling and simulation.

The research topics addressed by Unnever include:

  • Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Social and Intergroup Psychology
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
  • Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
  • Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
  • Gender Roles and Identity Studies
  • Youth Development and Social Support

Unnever's recent papers include:

  • Race, Racism, and the Cool Pose: Exploring Black and White Male Masculinity, 2020, Social Problems
  • Structural Racism and Criminal Violence: An Analysis of State-Level Variation in Homicide, 2021, Race and Justice
  • Black Males, Impulsivity, and Externalizing Behaviors: A Black Criminology Analysis, 2020, Justice Quarterly

Collaborations have involved researchers such as Cecilia Chouhy, Brian J. Stults, and Steven F. Messner. Cecilia Chouhy has coauthored multiple works with Unnever, highlighting a recurring partnership in their research activities.

James D. Unnever's contributions are published frequently in journals including:

  • Justice Quarterly
  • Social Problems
  • Race and Justice
  • Race and Social Problems

Best Publications

  • Bullying, Self-Control, and Adhd:

    James D. Unnever;Dewey G. Cornell

  • Middle School Victims of Bullying: Who Reports Being Bullied?

    James D. Unnever;Dewey G. Cornell

  • Bullies, aggressive victims, and victims: Are they distinct groups?

    James D. Unnever

  • THE SOCIAL SOURCES OF AMERICANS' PUNITIVENESS: A TEST OF THREE COMPETING MODELS*

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • Parental management, ADHD, and delinquent involvement: Reassessing Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen;Travis C. Pratt

  • A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime

    James D. Unnever;Shaun L. Gabbidon

  • The Relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Crime and Delinquency: A Meta-Analysis:

    Travis C. Pratt;Francis T. Cullen;Kristie R. Blevins;Leah Daigle

  • The culture of bullying in middle school

    James D. Unnever;Dewey G. Cornell

  • The Racial Divide in Support for the Death Penalty: Does White Racism Matter?

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • Why is “Bad” Parenting Criminogenic? Implications From Rival Theories

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen;Robert Agnew

  • Reassessing the Racial Divide in Support for Capital Punishment The Continuing Significance of Race

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • Turning the Other Cheek: Reassessing the Impact of Religion on Punitive Ideology

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen;Brandon K. Applegate

  • Gender, Bullying Victimization, and Juvenile Delinquency: A Test of General Strain Theory

    Francis T. Cullen;James D. Unnever;Jennifer L. Hartman;Michael G. Turner

  • Christian Fundamentalism and Support for Capital Punishment

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • EXECUTING THE INNOCENT AND SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC POLICY

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • Empathetic identification and punitiveness A middle-range theory of individual differences

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • Race, Racism, and Support for Capital Punishment

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen;Cheryl Lero Jonson

  • "A Liberal Is Someone Who Has Not Been Mugged": Criminal Victimization and Political Beliefs

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen;Bonnie S. Fisher

  • The Prediction of Racial/Ethnic Sentencing Disparities: An Expectation States Approach

    James D. Unnever;Larry A. Hembroff

  • White Perceptions of Whether African Americans and Hispanics are Prone to Violence and Support for the Death Penalty

    James D. Unnever;Francis T. Cullen

  • The International Handbook of School Effectiveness Research

    James D. Unnever

Frequent Co-Authors

Francis T. Cullen
Francis T. Cullen University of Cincinnati
J. C. Barnes
J. C. Barnes University of Cincinnati
Bonnie S. Fisher
Bonnie S. Fisher University of Cincinnati
Dewey G. Cornell
Dewey G. Cornell University of Virginia
Travis C. Pratt
Travis C. Pratt University of Cincinnati
Graham C. Ousey
Graham C. Ousey William & Mary
Michael L. Benson
Michael L. Benson University of Cincinnati
Robert Agnew
Robert Agnew Emory University
John P. Bartkowski
John P. Bartkowski The University of Texas at San Antonio
John K. Cochran
John K. Cochran University of South Florida

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

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Social Sciences and Humanities in the USA opens up diverse career pathways in areas like psychology, social work, therapy, and counseling. Online degrees have made these fields more accessible and flexible, especially for those balancing studies with work or family obligations.

Cost is a key concern for many students. Choosing from the most affordable online psychology degree programs can help reduce financial barriers, making it easier to launch a career in mental health services.

Entry requirements also vary widely. Some of the easiest msw programs to get into allow aspiring social workers to start their graduate journey without excessive admission hurdles.

For those seeking advanced qualifications, the best online psyd programs offer flexible pathways to working as licensed psychologists. Additionally, students interested in family and couples counseling can choose from accredited marriage and family therapy online programs accredited for a quicker route to credentialing.

No matter your background or career goals, online study options in the social sciences and humanities provide numerous opportunities to gain valuable credentials at your own pace.

Best Scientists Citing James D. Unnever

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles