World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
36
Citations
39832
World Ranking
9301
National Ranking
4914

Overview

Valerie J. Edwards is affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States and has contributed research primarily in the fields of Social Sciences, Psychology, and Medicine. Their work intersects several relevant subfields, including Sociology and Political Science, Health, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Cognitive Neuroscience.

The research topics covered by Edwards focus on Health Disparities and Outcomes, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving, Family Support in Illness, Sleep and Related Disorders, Sleep and Wakefulness Research, and Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue.

Edwards has coauthored publications with several recurring collaborators, including Erin D. Bouldin, Lisa C. McGuire, Elena M. Andresen, Justin P. Kearley, and Nia Reed.

The primary venues where Edwards's work has been published include:

  • MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • Sleep Health
  • Research on Aging

Recent publications by Edwards and colleagues highlight key areas of caregiving, sleep patterns, and cognitive health terminology. Notable papers include:

  • "Characteristics and Health Status of Informal Unpaid Caregivers - 44 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2015-2017" (2020), published in MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
  • "Short self-reported sleep duration among caregivers and non-caregivers in 2016" (2020), published in Sleep Health
  • "Terms and Measures of Cognitive Health Associated With Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: A Scoping Review" (2020), published in Research on Aging

Best Publications

  • Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

    Vincent J. Felitti;Robert F. Anda;Dale Nordenberg;David F. Williamson

  • Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of depressive disorders in adulthood.

    Daniel P. Chapman;Charles L. Whitfield;Vincent J. Felitti;Shanta R. Dube

  • Relationship between multiple forms of childhood maltreatment and adult mental health in community respondents: results from the adverse childhood experiences study.

    Valerie J. Edwards;George W. Holden;Vincent J. Felitti;Robert F. Anda

  • REPRINT OF: Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

    Unknown

  • Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of premature mortality

    David W. Brown;Robert F. Anda;Henning Tiemeier;Vincent J. Felitti

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences, Alcoholic Parents, and Later Risk of Alcoholism and Depression

    Robert F. Anda;Charles L. Whitfield;Vincent J. Felitti;Daniel Chapman

  • Adverse childhood experiences and personal alcohol abuse as an adult.

    Shanta R Dube;Robert F Anda;Vincent J Felitti;Valerie J Edwards

  • Growing up with parental alcohol abuse: exposure to childhood abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction

    Shanta R Dube;Robert F Anda;Vincent J Felitti;Janet B Croft

  • Adverse childhood experiences are associated with the risk of lung cancer: a prospective cohort study

    David W Brown;David W Brown;Robert F Anda;Vincent J Felitti;Valerie J Edwards

  • Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults Who Experienced Maltreatment During Childhood

    Phaedra S. Corso;Valerie J. Edwards;Xiangming Fang;James A. Mercy

  • Exposure to abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction among adults who witnessed intimate partner violence as children: implications for health and social services.

    Shanta R Dube;Robert F Anda;Vincent J Felitti;Valerie J Edwards

  • Adverse childhood experiences reported by adults - five states, 2009.

    L. Bynum;T. Griffin;D. L. Riding;K. S. Wynkoop

  • 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

  • Adverse childhood experiences and smoking status in five states.

    Earl S. Ford;Robert F. Anda;Valerie J. Edwards;Geraldine S. Perry

  • Adverse childhood experiences and sleep disturbances in adults.

    Daniel P. Chapman;Anne G. Wheaton;Robert F. Anda;Janet B. Croft

  • Associations between adverse childhood experiences, psychological distress, and adult alcohol problems.

    Tara W Strine;Shanta R Dube;Valerie J Edwards;Angela Witt Prehn

  • Relationship between adverse childhood experiences and unemployment among adults from five US states

    Yong Liu;Janet B. Croft;Daniel P. Chapman;Geraldine S. Perry

  • Adverse childhood experiences and frequent insufficient sleep in 5 U.S. States, 2009: a retrospective cohort study

    Daniel P Chapman;Yong Liu;Letitia R Presley-Cantrell;Valerie J Edwards

  • Adverse childhood experiences and risk of paternity in teen pregnancy

    Robert F. Anda;Daniel P. Chapman;Vincent J. Felitti;Valerie J. Edwards

  • Childhood Abuse, Household Dysfunction, and Indicators of Impaired Adult Worker Performance.

    Robert F Anda;Vladimir I Fleisher;Vincent J Felitti;Valerie J Edwards

  • Bias assessment for child abuse survey:: Factors affecting probability of response to a survey about childhood abuse

    Valerie J Edwards;Robert F Anda;Dale F Nordenberg;Vincent J Felitti

  • Adverse childhood experiences and smoking persistence in adults with smoking-related symptoms and illness.

    Valerie J Edwards;Robert F Anda;David Gu;Shanta R Dube

  • Health Outcomes by Closeness of Sexual Abuse Perpetrator: A Test of Betrayal Trauma Theory

    Valerie J. Edwards;Jennifer J. Freyd;Shanta R. Dube;Robert F. Anda

  • Adverse childhood experiences and health-related quality of life as an adult.

    Valerie J. Edwards;Robert F. Anda;Vincent J. Felitti;Shanta R. Dube

Frequent Co-Authors

Janet B. Croft
Janet B. Croft Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Robyn Fivush
Robyn Fivush Emory University
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
George W. Holden
George W. Holden Southern Methodist University
Jennifer J. Freyd
Jennifer J. Freyd University of Oregon
Victoria L. Banyard
Victoria L. Banyard Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Mary P. Koss
Mary P. Koss University of Arizona

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 online degrees in psychology can open the door to a variety of rewarding career pathways. Many students choose to specialize in mental health counseling—a profession in high demand across the United States. The journey to become a mental health counselor typically involves earning an accredited degree, gaining supervised clinical experience, and obtaining state licensure.

Requirements can vary by location, so it’s crucial to research your local standards. For example, learn about how to become a mental health counselor in Newark to better understand the typical educational path. Similarly, different states may have unique criteria, such as the Norfolk mental health counselor education requirements or specific steps regarding how to become a mental health counselor in North Las Vegas.

Certification is another essential aspect of the profession. To practice in certain regions, you may need to meet standards like the Oakland mental health counselor certification requirements. By researching online degree options and local regulations, you can better prepare for a successful future in psychology and mental health counseling.

Best Scientists Citing Valerie J. Edwards

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles