Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Interpersonal Violence is devoted to the study and treatment of victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence.

It provides a forum of discussion of the concerns and activities of professionals and researchers working in domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, physical child abuse, and violent crime.

With its dual focus on victims and victimizers, the journal will publish material that addresses the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of all types of violence.

JIV only publishes reports on individual studies in which the scientific method is applied to the study of some aspect of interpersonal violence.

Research may use qualitative or quantitative methods.

JIV does not publish reviews of research, individual case studies, or the conceptual analysis of some aspect of interpersonal violence.

Outcome data for program or intervention evaluations must include a comparison or control group.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.426

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	132

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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 Psychology, 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.

• Historical Trauma in American Indian/Native Alaska Communities

  Citation: 653

  Authors: Teresa

• Violent Childhood Experiences and the Risk of Intimate Partner Violence in Adults

  Citation: 591

  Authors: Charles L., Robert F., Shanta R., Vincent J.

• Stop Blaming the Victim: A Meta-Analysis on Rape Myths

  Citation: 578

  Authors: Eliana, Tahany M.

• Hate Crimes and Stigma-Related Experiences Among Sexual Minority Adults in the United States

  Citation: 575

  Authors: Gregory M.

• Children's Witnessing of Adult Domestic Violence

  Citation: 551

  Authors: JEFFREY L.

• The Danger Assessment

  Citation: 492

  Authors: Jacquelyn C., Daniel W., Nancy

• Self-Reported Sex Crimes of Nonincarcerated Paraphiliacs

  Citation: 430

  Authors: GENE G., JUDITH V., MARY, JERRY, JOANNE L., WILLIAM D.

• The Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSC-33)

  Citation: 423

  Authors: JOHN, MARSHA

• Preventing the “Second Rape”

  Citation: 409

  Authors: REBECCA, SHARON M., COURTNEY E., TRACY, HOLLY E.

• Intimate Partner Violence and Physical Health Consequences

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Stacey B.

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