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Matthew W. Gallagher

Matthew W. Gallagher

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
47
Citations
13274
World Ranking
6058
National Ranking
3292

Matthew W. Gallagher publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 158 publications — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Matthew W. Gallagher 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 Matthew W. Gallagher sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 47 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Matthew W. Gallagher is affiliated with the University of Houston in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on psychology, with a particular emphasis on clinical psychology, experimental and cognitive psychology, applied psychology, social psychology, and physiology.

The main topics of their work include:

  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Gallagher has contributed to multiple research articles, with recent publications such as:

  • "The Impact of Covid-19 Experiences and Associated Stress on Anxiety, Depression, and Functional Impairment in American Adults" (2020, Cognitive Therapy and Research)
  • "Examining the longitudinal effects and potential mechanisms of hope on COVID-19 stress, anxiety, and well-being" (2021, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

Frequent co-authors in Gallagher's research include:

  • Michael J. Zvolensky
  • Laura J. Long
  • Lorra Garey
  • Angela L. Richardson
  • Michael S. Businelle

Gallagher often publishes in journals such as:

  • Cognitive Therapy and Research
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • JMIR Research Protocols
  • Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy

Best Publications

  • Psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition (PCL-5) in veterans.

    Michelle J. Bovin;Brian P. Marx;Frank W. Weathers;Matthew W. Gallagher

  • Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Todd J. Farchione;Christopher P. Fairholme;Kristen K. Ellard;Christina L. Boisseau

  • The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II: Development, factor structure, and psychometrics.

    Todd B. Kashdan;Matthew W. Gallagher;Paul J. Silvia;Beate P. Winterstein

  • The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders Compared With Diagnosis-Specific Protocols for Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    David H. Barlow;Todd J. Farchione;Jacqueline R. Bullis;Jacqueline R. Bullis;Matthew W. Gallagher;Matthew W. Gallagher

  • The hierarchical structure of well-being.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Shane J. Lopez;Kristopher J. Preacher

  • Positive expectancies and mental health: Identifying the unique contributions of hope and optimism

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Shane J. Lopez

  • Development and validation of the Overall Depression Severity and Impairment Scale.

    Kate H. Bentley;Matthew W. Gallagher;Jenna R. Carl;David H. Barlow

  • The Impact of Covid-19 Experiences and Associated Stress on Anxiety, Depression, and Functional Impairment in American Adults.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Michael J. Zvolensky;Michael J. Zvolensky;Laura J. Long;Andrew H. Rogers

  • Perceived Control and Vulnerability to Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-analytic Review

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Matthew W. Gallagher;Kate H. Bentley;David H. Barlow

  • The role of negative affectivity and negative reactivity to emotions in predicting outcomes in the unified protocol for the transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders.

    Shannon Sauer-Zavala;James F. Boswell;Matthew W. Gallagher;Kate H. Bentley

  • Hope, optimism, self-efficacy, and posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analytic review of the protective effects of positive expectancies.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Laura J. Long;Colleen A. Phillips

  • Efficacy of group treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: a meta-analysis

    Denise M. Sloan;Brian A. Feinstein;Matthew W. Gallagher;J. Gayle Beck

  • Mechanisms of change in cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder: the unique effects of self-efficacy and anxiety sensitivity.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Laura A. Payne;Kamila S. White;Katherine M. Shear

  • Patient Characteristics and Variability in Adherence and Competence in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder.

    James F. Boswell;Matthew W. Gallagher;Shannon E. Sauer-Zavala;Jacqueline Bullis

  • Optimism is universal: exploring the presence and benefits of optimism in a representative sample of the world

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Shane J. Lopez;Sarah D. Pressman

  • Curiosity and well-being

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Shane J. Lopez

  • Written exposure as an intervention for PTSD: A randomized clinical trial with motor vehicle accident survivors

    Denise M. Sloan;Brian P. Marx;Michelle J. Bovin;Brian A. Feinstein

  • Time Course of Treatment Dropout in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    Cassidy A. Gutner;Matthew W. Gallagher;Aaron S. Baker;Denise M. Sloan

  • Mechanisms of Change in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD: Preliminary Evidence for the Differential Effects of Hopelessness and Habituation.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Patricia A. Resick

  • Hope and the Academic Trajectory of College Students

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Susana C. Marques;Shane J. Lopez

  • Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures. Second Edition.

    Matthew W. Gallagher;Shane J. Lopez

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael J. Zvolensky
Michael J. Zvolensky University of Houston
David H. Barlow
David H. Barlow Boston University
Shane J. Lopez
Shane J. Lopez University of Kansas
Todd J. Farchione
Todd J. Farchione Boston University
Shannon Sauer-Zavala
Shannon Sauer-Zavala University of Kentucky
Norman B. Schmidt
Norman B. Schmidt Florida State University
Denise M. Sloan
Denise M. Sloan Boston University
Timothy A. Brown
Timothy A. Brown Boston University
Terence M. Keane
Terence M. Keane Boston University
Brian P. Marx
Brian P. Marx Boston University

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