Sexuality and Disability

Aims & Scope

Sexuality and Disability is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original interdisciplinary scholarly papers that address the psychological and medical aspects of sexuality in relation to rehabilitation.

Publishing timely research articles, review articles, case studies, clinical practice reports, brief research reports, survey data reports, and book and film reviews, the journal offers the latest developments in the area of sexuality as it relates to a wide range of disabilities and conditions.

Contributions address: clinical and research progress; community programs; independent-living programs; guidelines for clinical practice; special grand-rounds topics; consumer issues; and contemporary developments in special programs in sex education and counseling for people with disabilities.

The journal features special issues with internationally renowned guest editors focusing on current topics in sexual health.

By publishing research, best-practice, evidence-based, and educational articles, the journal seeks to contribute to the field's knowledge base and advancement.

Sexuality and Disability is an essential resource for the exchange of new knowledge, issues, techniques, and available modalities for researchers and other professionals addressing the psychological and medical aspects of sexuality in rehabilitation, medical, academic, and community settings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.435

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12990

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	246

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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 and Medicine, 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.

• Patterns of sexual abuse and assault

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Dick, Tanis

• Sexuality and Disability: The Missing Discourse of Pleasure

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Mitchell S.

• Disabled Sexuality: Toward Rights and Recognition

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Tom

• National Study of Women with Physical Disabilities: Final Report

  Citation: 191

  Authors: M. A., C., D. H., M. E., G. F.

• The Myth of Asexuality: A Survey of Social and Empirical Evidence

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Maureen S., Aldred H.

• Vulnerabilities for Abuse Among Women with Disabilities

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Margaret A., Catherine Clubb, Rosemary B., Carol A.

• The Sexual Politics of Disabled Masculinity

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Tom

• The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19)

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Audrey Sorgen, Frederick W., Nicholas G., Vance

• Sexuality and Adolescents with Autism

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Rebecca

• Sexuality and people with intellectual disabilities: A historical perspective

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Winifred, Emily

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