World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Social Sciences and Humanities
New Zealand
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
64
Citations
23657
World Ranking
1074
National Ranking
11

Joseph M. Boden publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joseph M. Boden sits on this spectrum.

44–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–63 publications: 61 scientists 64–73 publications: 161 scientists 74–83 publications: 225 scientists 84–93 publications: 301 scientists 94–103 publications: 390 scientists 104–113 publications: 406 scientists 114–123 publications: 474 scientists 124–133 publications: 453 scientists 134–143 publications: 434 scientists 144–153 publications: 407 scientists 154–163 publications: 411 scientists 164–173 publications: 391 scientists 174–183 publications: 313 scientists 184–193 publications: 319 scientists 194–203 publications: 304 scientists 204–213 publications: 285 scientists 214–223 publications: 246 scientists 224–233 publications: 213 scientists 234–243 publications: 170 scientists 244–253 publications: 167 scientists 254–263 publications: 162 scientists 264–273 publications: 138 scientists 274–283 publications: 138 scientists 284–293 publications: 113 scientists 294–303 publications: 106 scientists 304–313 publications: 95 scientists 314–323 publications: 101 scientists 324–333 publications: 81 scientists 334–343 publications: 69 scientists 344–353 publications: 56 scientists 354–363 publications: 36 scientists 364–373 publications: 42 scientists 374–383 publications: 41 scientists 384–393 publications: 44 scientists 394–403 publications: 27 scientists 404–413 publications: 30 scientists 414–423 publications: 20 scientists 424–433 publications: 29 scientists 434–443 publications: 29 scientists 444–453 publications: 25 scientists 454–463 publications: 19 scientists 464–473 publications: 21 scientists 474–483 publications: 11 scientists 484–493 publications: 17 scientists 494–503 publications: 7 scientists 504–513 publications: 6 scientists 514–523 publications: 12 scientists 524–533 publications: 10 scientists 534–543 publications: 7 scientists 544–553 publications: 6 scientists 554–563 publications: 12 scientists 564–569 publications: 8 scientists 570+ publications: 100 scientists
44 publications 570+

This scientist: 236 publications — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Joseph M. Boden D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Joseph M. Boden sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in New Zealand Leader Award

Overview

Joseph M. Boden is affiliated with the University of Otago in New Zealand. Their research spans several fields within medicine and psychology, with a strong emphasis on clinical psychology and epidemiology. They have made notable contributions to studies in pediatrics, perinatology, pharmacology, and general health professions.

The scientist's work primarily centers on topics related to cannabis and cannabinoid research, substance abuse treatment and outcomes, prenatal substance exposure effects, and health disparities and outcomes. Other main research areas include homelessness and social issues, child and adolescent psychosocial and emotional development, and disaster response and management.

Joseph M. Boden has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including L. John Horwood, Geraldine F. H. McLeod, Caroline Bell, Martin A. Kennedy, and Ben Beaglehole. These collaborations have contributed to a substantial body of research output.

Their research has been published extensively in multiple venues. The most frequent publication outlets include:

  • Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
  • New Zealand Medical Journal
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
  • BMJ Open

Recent notable papers authored or co-authored by Joseph M. Boden include:

  • "A large-scale genome-wide association study meta-analysis of cannabis use disorder" (2020, The Lancet Psychiatry)
  • "Genetic identification of cell types underlying brain complex traits yields insights into the etiology of Parkinson's disease" (2020, Nature Genetics)
  • "Multivariate genome-wide association meta-analysis of over 1 million subjects identifies loci underlying multiple substance use disorders" (2023, Nature Mental Health)
  • "Genome-wide DNA methylation analysis of heavy cannabis exposure in a New Zealand longitudinal cohort" (2020, Translational Psychiatry)
  • "Facing the option for the legalisation of cannabis use and supply in New Zealand: An overview of relevant evidence, concepts and considerations" (2020, Drug and Alcohol Review)

Best Publications

  • Relation of threatened egotism to violence and aggression: The dark side of high self-esteem.

    Roy F. Baumeister;Laura Smart;Joseph M. Boden

  • Alcohol and depression

    Joseph M. Boden;David M. Fergusson

  • Exposure to childhood sexual and physical abuse and adjustment in early adulthood.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood

  • Genome-wide association study identifies eight risk loci and implicates metabo-psychiatric origins for anorexia nervosa

    Hunna J. Watson;Hunna J. Watson;Hunna J. Watson;Zeynep Yilmaz;Laura M. Thornton;Christopher Hübel;Christopher Hübel

  • Transancestral GWAS of alcohol dependence reveals common genetic underpinnings with psychiatric disorders

    Raymond K. Walters;Raymond K. Walters;Renato Polimanti;Emma C. Johnson;Jeanette N. McClintick

  • Cannabis use and later life outcomes.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden

  • Tests of causal links between alcohol abuse or dependence and major depression.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood

  • Cannabis use and other illicit drug use: testing the cannabis gateway hypothesis.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood

  • Genome-wide association study identifies eight risk loci and implicates metabo-psychiatric origins for anorexia nervosa

    H. J. Watson;Z. Yilmaz;L. M. Thornton;C. Hubel

  • Cigarette smoking and depression: tests of causal linkages using a longitudinal birth cohort

    Joseph M. Boden;David M. Fergusson;L. John Horwood

  • Conspicuous Consumption versus Charitable Behavior in Response to Social Exclusion: A Differential Needs Explanation

    Jaehoon Lee;L. J. Shrum

  • The developmental antecedents of illicit drug use: evidence from a 25-year longitudinal study.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood

  • Psychological distress and psychiatric disorder after natural disasters: systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Ben Beaglehole;Roger T Mulder;Chris M Frampton;Joseph M Boden

  • Recurrence of major depression in adolescence and early adulthood, and later mental health, educational and economic outcomes.

    David M. Fergusson;Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood

  • Exposure to childhood sexual and physical abuse and subsequent educational achievement outcomes

    Joseph M. Boden;L. John Horwood;David M. Fergusson

  • Impact of a major disaster on the mental health of a well-studied cohort.

    David M. Fergusson;L. John Horwood;Joseph M. Boden;Roger T. Mulder

  • A large-scale genome-wide association study meta-analysis of cannabis use disorder

    Emma C Johnson;Ditte Demontis;Thorgeir E Thorgeirsson;Raymond K Walters

  • Anxiety disorders and suicidal behaviours in adolescence and young adulthood: findings from a longitudinal study.

    Joseph M. Boden;David M. Fergusson;L. John Horwood

  • Repressive coping : Distraction using pleasant thoughts and memories

    Joseph M. Boden;Roy F. Baumeister

  • Does adolescent self-esteem predict later life outcomes? A test of the causal role of self-esteem

    Joseph M. Boden;David M. Fergusson;L. John Horwood

  • Early motherhood and subsequent life outcomes.

    Joseph M. Boden;David M. Fergusson;L. John Horwood

Frequent Co-Authors

David M. Fergusson
David M. Fergusson University of Otago
Roger T. Mulder
Roger T. Mulder University of Otago
Grant W. Montgomery
Grant W. Montgomery University of Queensland
Aarno Palotie
Aarno Palotie University of Helsinki
Hunna J. Watson
Hunna J. Watson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Preben Bo Mortensen
Preben Bo Mortensen Aarhus University
Stefan Herms
Stefan Herms University of Basel
Per Hoffmann
Per Hoffmann University of Bonn
Joel Gelernter
Joel Gelernter Yale University
Lindsay A. Farrer
Lindsay A. Farrer Boston University

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

Pursuing Social Sciences and Humanities studies in the USA opens doors to diverse online degree options and career paths. For those interested in direct clinical practice or psychological services, earning a degree from one of the best psyd programs can prepare you for advanced roles in counseling or therapy settings.

If you wish to support couples and families, consider accelerated marriage and family therapy programs, which offer flexible, faster routes to licensure. For those aiming for affordability, online masters in clinical psychology deliver strong academic foundations at a lower cost, setting the stage for counseling, research, or further study.

Leadership roles in education and academia may begin with a edd online program, offering flexible, fast-track options for busy professionals. Each pathway offers unique advantages—choose a program that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

Best Scientists Citing Joseph M. Boden

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles