Journal of Primary Prevention

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Primary Prevention publishes manuscripts that address the prevention of high risk behaviors, the reduction of associated problems and harms, and the promotion and maintenance of healthy functioning and psychosocial wellness.

We publish a wide spectrum of studies that include the epidemiology and determinants of high risk behavior and environments, as well as the development, evaluation, translation, sustainability, and costs and benefits of preventive interventions.

Specific types of papers published in the journal include original research, research methods and practice, brief reports, and literature reviews.

The selection of articles for publication is based on their contribution to the field of prevention, clarity of presentation, adequacy of research methodology, and significance of research findings.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Improving Young Children’s Social and Emotional Competence: A Randomized Trial of the Preschool “PATHS” Curriculum

  Citation: 624

  Authors: Celene E., Rebecca C., Mark T.

• The social development model: An integrated approach to delinquency prevention

  Citation: 621

  Authors: J. David, Joseph G.

• A Review of Social Isolation: An Important but Underassessed Condition in Older Adults

  Citation: 586

  Authors: Nicholas R.

• School-Based Adolescent Drug Prevention Programs: 1998 Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 545

  Authors: Nancy S., Michael R., Peter, Diana G., Andrei V., Kimberly M.

• Effectiveness of School-Based Drug Prevention Programs: A Meta-Analysis of the Research

  Citation: 392

  Authors: Nancy S., Howard H.

• Parental and Peer Influences on the Risk of Adolescent Drug Use

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Stephen J., John P., Xiaoyan

• Recent Findings on Peer Group Influences on Adolescent Smoking

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Bruce G., Tilda

• Life Skills Training: Empirical Findings and Future Directions

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Gilbert J., Kenneth W.

• Neck Strength: A Protective Factor Reducing Risk for Concussion in High School Sports

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Christy L., Erica N., Sarah K., Lisa, Mary Kay, R. Dawn, Robert C.

• Substance Use and Abuse in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Populations

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Tonda L., Michele