Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma

Aims & Scope

From 2009, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma has incorporated the topics, themes, and past content from the Journal of Psychological Trauma and Journal of Emotional Abuse.

In this important publication, you'll find crucial information on vital issues surrounding aggression, maltreatment, and trauma.

You'll learn how to prevent these behaviors, how to help victims, and how to intervene in abusive situations using the latest research in these areas.

The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma accepts individual submissions in any of the relevant topic areas and also publishes thematic issues featuring guest editors who focus on a particular aspect of these topics.

Possible topics for publication include, but are not limited to: Child maltreatment and spouse/partner abuse- Sexual assault and sexual harassment- Assessment of victims and perpetrators- Pornography and violence toward women- Aggression in the workplace or in schools- Violence and criminal behavior- Forensic issues- Capitol punishment- Biological bases of interpersonal aggression- Preventing violence at home, school, work, or in the community- Training programs for professionals- Innovative treatment and model programs- Children exposed to violence- War and its effects- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Psychological and emotional abuse- Victimization- Traumatic effects of aggression and assault- Effects of terrorism

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6824

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	674

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.796

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Child Maltreatment, Emotion Regulation, and Posttraumatic Stress: The Impact of Emotional Abuse

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Erin E., Joan L., Hilary G.

• The Universality of Childhood Emotional Abuse: A Meta-Analysis of Worldwide Prevalence

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Marije, Marian J., Lenneke R. A., Marinus H.

• Childhood Emotional Abuse and the Attachment System Across the Life Cycle: What Theory and Research Tell Us

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Shelley A.

• Single versus Multi-Type Maltreatment

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Catalina M., Jennifer, David, Laura

• Emotional Reactions During and After Trauma: A Comparison of Trauma Types

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Ananda B., Laura L.

• Cyberbullying in High Schools: A Study of Students' Behaviors and Beliefs about This New Phenomenon

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Qing

• An Examination of the Association between Difficulties with Emotion Regulation and Dating Violence Perpetration

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Ryan C., Hope, Jeniimarie, Gregory L.

• Cumulative Risk and Protection Models of Child Maltreatment

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Ann S., Margaret O'Dougherty

• Measuring Myths about Domestic Violence: Development and Initial Validation of the Domestic Violence Myth Acceptance Scale

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Jay

• Adolescent Violence towards Parents

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Gregory, Lily

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