Psychology of Violence

SJR Rank #7,258H-index: 69SJR: 0.772Best quartile: Q1
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Publisher

American Psychological Association

Country

United States

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.30.60.91.2

Subject Categories

  • Health (social science)Q1
  • Applied PsychologyQ2
  • Social PsychologyQ2

Areas: Psychology · Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceSexual Assault and Victimization StudiesBullying, Victimization, and AggressionChild Abuse and TraumaChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAttachment and Relationship DynamicsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthResilience and Mental HealthPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs04590135180

Documents per Year

20222025020406080

Detailed Information

ISSN

2152-0828, 2152-081X

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Northern America

Citations per Document (2 years)

2.04

References per Document

65.06

Coverage

2010-2025

Scope

Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, finding ways to prevent or reduce violence, and developing practical interventions and treatments. As a multidisciplinary forum, Psychology of Violence recognizes that all forms of violence and aggression are interconnected and require cross-cutting work that incorporates research from psychology, public health, neuroscience, sociology, medicine, and other related behavioral and social sciences.

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