Melissa T. Merrick

Melissa T. Merrick publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

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Melissa T. Merrick D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

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Best Publications

• National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Summary Report

  Michele Black;Kathleen Basile;Matthew Breiding;Sharon Smith

  4461
  Citations

• Prevalence and characteristics of sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence victimization--national intimate partner and sexual violence survey, United States, 2011.

  Matthew J. Breiding;Stephen G. Smith;Kathleen C. Basile;Mikel L. Walters

  1786
  Citations

• Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences From the 2011-2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 23 States.

  Melissa T Merrick;Derek C Ford;Katie A Ports;Angie S Guinn

  1207
  Citations

• The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey : 2015 data brief – updated release

  Sharon G. Smith;Xinjian Zhang;Kathleen C. Basile;Melissa T. Merrick

  937
  Citations

• National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) : 2010-2012 state report

  Sharon G. Smith;Kathleen C. Basile;Leah K. Gilbert;Melissa T. Merrick

  925
  Citations

• Unpacking the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental health

  Melissa T. Merrick;Katie A. Ports;Derek C. Ford;Tracie O. Afifi

  897
  Citations

• Adverse childhood experiences and life opportunities: shifting the narrative

  Marilyn Metzler;Melissa T. Merrick;Joanne Klevens;Katie A. Ports

  853
  Citations

• Childhood Adversity and Adult Chronic Disease: An Update from Ten States and the District of Columbia, 2010

  Leah K. Gilbert;Matthew J. Breiding;Melissa T. Merrick;William W. Thompson

  741
  Citations

• Vital Signs: Estimated Proportion of Adult Health Problems Attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Implications for Prevention - 25 States, 2015-2017.

  Melissa T. Merrick;Derek C. Ford;Katie A. Ports;Angie S. Guinn

  675
  Citations

• Adverse childhood experiences and sexual victimization in adulthood

  Katie A. Ports;Derek C. Ford;Melissa T. Merrick

  353
  Citations

• Preventing child abuse and neglect: A technical package for policy, norm, and programmatic activities

  Beverly L. Fortson;Joanne Klevens;Melissa T. Merrick;Leah K. Gilbert

  347
  Citations

• Examination of the factorial structure of adverse childhood experiences and recommendations for three subscale scores.

  Derek C. Ford;Melissa T. Merrick;Sharyn E. Parks;Matthew J. Breiding

  324
  Citations

• Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships as a Moderator of Intergenerational Continuity of Child Maltreatment: A Meta-Analysis

  Thomas J. Schofield;Rosalyn D. Lee;Melissa T. Merrick

  286
  Citations

• Spanking and adult mental health impairment: The case for the designation of spanking as an adverse childhood experience

  Tracie O. Afifi;Derek Ford;Elizabeth Thompson Gershoff;Melissa Merrick

  279
  Citations

• The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Cancer in Adulthood: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

  Dawn M. Holman;Katie A. Ports;Natasha D. Buchanan;Nikki A. Hawkins

  236
  Citations

• Safe, stable, nurturing relationships break the intergenerational cycle of abuse: a prospective nationally representative cohort of children in the United Kingdom.

  Sara R. Jaffee;Sara R. Jaffee;Lucy Bowes;Isabelle Ouellet-Morin;Helen L. Fisher

  233
  Citations

• Violence-Related Disparities Experienced by Black Youth and Young Adults: Opportunities for Prevention.

  Kameron J. Sheats;Shalon M. Irving;Jim A. Mercy;Thomas R. Simon

  204
  Citations

• Identifying and Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences: Implications for Clinical Practice

  Christopher M. Jones;Melissa T. Merrick;Debra E. Houry

  155
  Citations

• Disrupting Intergenerational Continuity in Harsh and Abusive Parenting: The Importance of a Nurturing Relationship With a Romantic Partner

  Rand D. Conger;Thomas J. Schofield;Tricia K. Neppl;Melissa T. Merrick

  126
  Citations

• Recognizing the cumulative burden of childhood adversities transforms science and practice for trauma and resilience.

  Sherry Hamby;Jessica H. L. Elm;Kathryn H. Howell;Melissa T. Merrick

  115
  Citations