Psychology of Violence

Aims & 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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.226

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3427

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	512

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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 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.

• Teen dating violence: A meta-analytic review of prevalence rates.

  Citation: 378

  Authors: Katherine, Jennifer, Noel

• The general aggression model: Theoretical extensions to violence.

  Citation: 367

  Authors: C. Nathan, Craig A., Brad J.

• Substance use and intimate partner violence: A meta-analytic review.

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Bryan M., Marcos, Jared R., Sandra M.

• Intimate partner violence among sexual minority populations: A critical review of the literature and agenda for future research.

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Katie M., Kateryna M., Angela M.

• Who will help prevent sexual violence: Creating an ecological model of bystander intervention.

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Victoria L.

• Mental health factors and intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization: A meta-analysis.

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Chelsea, Allen B., Bryan M., Jonathan G., Austin R., Sandra M.

• Examination of the factorial structure of adverse childhood experiences and recommendations for three subscale scores.

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Derek C., Melissa T., Sharyn E., Matthew J., Leah K., Valerie J., Satvinder S., John P., William W.

• Gender differences in intimate partner violence outcomes.

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Jennifer E., Suzanne C., V. Diane

• The resilience portfolio model: Understanding healthy adaptation in victims of violence.

  Citation: 200

  Authors: John, Sherry, Victoria

• Variation in bystander behavior related to sexual and intimate partner violence prevention: Correlates in a sample of college students.

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Victoria L., Mary M.

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