Partner Abuse

Aims & Scope

Partner Abuse, a peer-reviewed journal, recognizes that physical and emotional abuse among dating, cohabitating and married partners is as a major public health and social problem in North America and around the world.

Its purpose is to advance knowledge, practice and policies through a commitment to rigorous, objective research and evidence-based solutions.

In addition to original research papers and literature reviews, the journal welcomes viewpoints and commentaries on the topic of partner abuse, as well as clinical case studies, and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.459

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12416

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	85

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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 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.

• A Systematic Review of Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence

  Citation: 1348

  Authors: Deborah M., Naomi B., Joann Wu, Hyoun K.

• Rates of Bidirectional Versus Unidirectional Intimate Partner Violence Across Samples, Sexual Orientations, and Race/Ethnicities: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Jennifer, Tiffany A., Candice, Martin L.

• The Effectiveness of Intervention Programs for Perpetrators and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Christopher I., Christopher M., Daniel J., Joel, Rita, Kim

• Motivations for Men and Women’s Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Jennifer, Adrianne, Tiffany A.

• Prevalence of Physical Violence in Intimate Relationships, Part 1: Rates of Male and Female Victimization

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Sarah L., Kim A., Tonia L., Robin P., Martin S.

• The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in a Community Sample of Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Alison M., Ryan C., Vanessa, Deborah L.

• Prevalence of Partner Abuse: Rates of Emotional Abuse and Control

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Michelle Mohr, John R.

• Prevalence of Physical Violence in Intimate Relationships, Part 2: Rates of Male and Female Perpetration

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Sarah L., Kim A., Tonia L., Robin P., Martin S.

• Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs: A Proposal for Evidence-Based Standards in the United States

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Julia, Nicholas, Clare, Katie, Fred, Regardt, Arthur, John, Don, Catheleen, Peter, Penny A., Christopher, K. Daniel, Sarah, Katie Lee, Ingrid

• A Survey of Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs in the United States and Canada: Findings and Implications for Policy and Intervention

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Clare, John, Fred, Regardt J.

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