Violence and Gender

Aims & Scope

Violence and Gender is the only peer-reviewed journal focusing on the role of gender in the understanding, prediction, and prevention of acts of violence.

The Journal is the international forum for the critical examination of biological, genetic, behavioral, psychological, racial, ethnic, and cultural factors as they relate to the gender of perpetrators of violence.

Through peer-reviewed research, roundtable discussions, case studies, and other original content, Violence and Gender explores the difficult issues that are vital to threat assessment and prevention of the epidemic of violence.

Violence and Gender coverage includes: Alcohol and chemical use/abuse Anthropology, social, and cultural influences Biology and physiology Brain health Brain trauma & injury Early childhood development Environmental influences Gender Genetics Group violence: gang, peer, political, government, and religious Mental health: illnesses, disorders, diseases, and conditions Neuropsychology Neuroscience Paraphilic behavior Parenting and familial influences Peer influences Personality and temperament Predatory behavior & aggression Psychopathy Psychopharmacology School, college/university, and workplace influences Sexuality Spirituality Suicidology Threat assessment warning behaviors Video games, films, television, the Internet, and media Violent fantasies Weapons.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.457

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12473

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	134

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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.

• Sexual Assault Victimization Among Straight, Gay/Lesbian, and Bisexual College Students

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Jessie, José G.

• Gender Differences in Patterns and Trends in U.S. Homicide, 1976–2017

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Emma E., James Alan

• Networked Individuals, Gendered Violence: A Literature Review of Cyberviolence

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Emma Louise, Pamela, Jennifer

• The Impact of Natural Disasters on Domestic Violence: An Analysis of Reports of Simple Assault in Florida (1999–2007)

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Sera, Maria, Tracy Anne, Daniel W., Andrew, Jennifer A.

• COVID-19 Lockdown and the Increased Violence Against Women: Understanding Domestic Violence During a Pandemic

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Jinan, Hana, Rana

• Domestic Violence in Atlanta, Georgia Before and During COVID-19

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Dabney P., Shila René, Carrie E.

• Gender Differences in Patterns and Trends in U.S. Homicide, 1976–2015

  Citation: 64

  Authors: James Alan, Emma E.

• “We're Going to Leave You for Last, Because of How You Are”: Transgender Women's Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare, Education, and Police Encounters in Latin America and the Caribbean

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Michele, Kathleen, Robyn, Britany M., Claire, Dirk A., Dadrina, Giuliana J., Clifford, Brandy, Juana, Karin, Emily

• Who Are the Online Extremists Among Us? Sociodemographic Characteristics, Social Networking, and Online Experiences of Those Who Produce Online Hate Materials

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Matthew, James

• “I Fear for My Safety, but Want to Show Bravery for Others”: Violence and Discrimination Concerns Among Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Individuals After the 2016 Presidential Election

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Cindy B., Laurie, Ellen D.B., Angie R., Tonda L.

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