World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
62
Citations
12494
World Ranking
3265
National Ranking
169

Overview

Rolf J. Kleber is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and specializes in the field of Psychology, with a primary focus on Clinical Psychology. Their research encompasses various subfields including General Health Professions, Gender Studies, Sociology and Political Science, and Epidemiology.

Their work concentrates on several main topics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding mental health. These topics include:

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Employment and Welfare Studies

Kleber has published extensively in a variety of academic journals. The most frequent venues for their work include:

  • European Journal of Psychotraumatology
  • Journal of Affective Disorders
  • PLoS ONE
  • Frontiers in Psychiatry
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Some of Kleber's recent papers illustrate the focus on trauma, grief, and mental health in diverse populations. Selected recent publications are:

  • The prevalence of prolonged grief disorder in bereaved individuals following unnatural losses: Systematic review and meta regression analysis (2020, Journal of Affective Disorders)
  • Prevalence of Potentially Traumatic Events, Other Life Events and Subsequent Reactions Indicative for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Netherlands: A General Population Study Based on the Trauma Screening Questionnaire (2020, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
  • Post-Migration Stressors and Their Association With Symptom Reduction and Non-Completion During Treatment for Traumatic Grief in Refugees (2020, Frontiers in Psychiatry)
  • Prolonged grief disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression following traffic accidents among bereaved Balinese family members: Prevalence, latent classes and cultural correlates (2021, Journal of Affective Disorders)
  • Severity profiles of posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and somatization symptoms in treatment seeking traumatized refugees (2020, Journal of Affective Disorders)

Kleber collaborates frequently with other researchers in related fields. Some of the most frequent co-authors include:

  • Paul A. Boelen
  • Jeroen W. Knipscheer
  • Jeannette C. G. Lely
  • Trudy Mooren
  • Ivan H. Komproe

Best Publications

  • Brief psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorders.

    Daniel Brom;Rolf J. Kleber;Peter B. Defares

  • Posttraumatic stress following childbirth: a review.

    Eelco Olde;Onno van der Hart;Rolf Kleber;Rolf Kleber;Maarten van Son

  • Acute and chronic job stressors among ambulance personnel: predictors of health symptoms.

    E van der Ploeg;R J Kleber

  • Construct Validation of the Dutch Version of the Impact of Event Scale.

    Eleonore van der Ploeg;Trudy T. M. Mooren;Rolf J. Kleber;Peter G. van der Velden

  • The prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder in bereaved individuals following unnatural losses: Systematic review and meta regression analysis

    A.A.A. Manik J. Djelantik;Geert E. Smid;Anna Mroz;Rolf J. Kleber

  • Multigenerational perspectives on coping with the Holocaust experience : An attachment perspective for understanding the developmental sequelae of trauma across generations

    Dan Bar-On;Jeanette Eland;Rolf J. Kleber;Robert Krell

  • Beyond the “Victim”

    Charles R. Figley;Rolf J. Kleber

  • The efficacy of recommended treatments for veterans with PTSD : A metaregression analysis

    Joris F.G. Haagen;Geert E. Smid;Jeroen W. Knipscheer;Rolf J. Kleber

  • The Effectiveness of Art Therapy in the Treatment of Traumatized Adults A Systematic Review on Art Therapy and Trauma

    Karin Alice Schouten;Gerrit J. de Niet;Jeroen W. Knipscheer;Rolf J. Kleber

  • Building child trauma theory from longitudinal studies: A meta-analysis

    Eva Alisic;Marian J. Jongmans;Floryt van Wesel;Rolf J. Kleber;Rolf J. Kleber

  • War trauma lingers on: Associations between maternal posttraumatic stress disorder, parent–child interaction, and child development

    Elisa van Ee;Rolf J. Kleber;Trudy T.M. Mooren

  • Delayed Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression Analysis of Prospective Studies

    Geert E. Smid;Trudy T. M. Mooren;Roos C. van der Mast;Berthold P. R. Gersons

  • Victims of traffic accidents: incidence and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Daniel Brom;Rolf J. Kleber;Marijke C. Hofman

  • Somatization in refugees: a review

    Hans G. Rohlof;Jeroen W. Knipscheer;Rolf J. Kleber

  • Between power and powerlessness: a meta-ethnography of sources of resilience in young refugees

    Marieke Sleijpen;Hennie R Boeije;Rolf J Kleber;Trudy Mooren

  • Coping with trauma: Theory, prevention and treatment.

    Rolf J. Kleber;Danny Brom;Peter B. Defares

  • Looking Beyond Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children: Posttraumatic Stress Reactions, Posttraumatic Growth, and Quality of Life in a General Population Sample

    Eva Alisic;Tom A W van der Schoot;Joost R van Ginkel;Rolf J Kleber

  • Beyond Trauma: Cultural and Societal Dynamics

    R. J. Kleber;Charles R. Figley;Berthold P. R. Gersons

  • Relational patterns between caregivers with PTSD and their nonexposed children: a review

    Elisa van Ee;Rolf J. Kleber;Marian J. Jongmans

  • On the classification and diagnosis of pathological grief

    Margaret Stroebe;Maarten van Son;Wolfgang Stroebe;Rolf Kleber

  • Intergenerational consequences of the Holocaust on offspring mental health: a systematic review of associated factors and mechanisms

    Patricia Dashorst;Trudy M. Mooren;Rolf J. Kleber;Peter J. de Jong

  • Peritraumatic dissociation and emotions as predictors of PTSD symptoms following childbirth.

    Eelco Olde;Onno Van Der Hart;Rolf J. Kleber;Maarten J. M. Van Son

Frequent Co-Authors

Geert E. Smid
Geert E. Smid University of Humanistic Studies
Paul A. Boelen
Paul A. Boelen Utrecht University
Berthold P. R. Gersons
Berthold P. R. Gersons University of Amsterdam
Onno van der Hart
Onno van der Hart Utrecht University
Elbert Geuze
Elbert Geuze Utrecht University
Miranda Olff
Miranda Olff University of Amsterdam
Marian J. Jongmans
Marian J. Jongmans Utrecht University
Eric Vermetten
Eric Vermetten Leiden University Medical Center
Henk Schut
Henk Schut Utrecht University
Jack van Honk
Jack van Honk Utrecht 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

Exploring a degree in psychology opens up a wide range of online programs and diverse career opportunities. Many students choose to specialize in counseling, where strong academic programs are critical for building the right foundation. For those considering studying in Ohio, check out the top counseling degree programs in Cincinnati as well as the best counseling program rankings in Cleveland to compare options and find the best fit.

Beyond Ohio, different states offer unique advantages and specializations. Prospective students looking to study in the Southeast should review the best counseling degree programs in Georgia. If you are interested in the Midwest, the best counseling degree programs in Iowa provide excellent options as well.

Online counseling and psychology degrees can lead to careers in mental health, education, rehabilitation, and social services. Choosing the right accredited program can enhance your career outlook and prepare you for licensure or advanced academic work.

Best Scientists Citing Rolf J. Kleber

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles