Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Interpersonal Violence
About Journal of Interpersonal Violence
About Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Journal of Interpersonal Violence is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Inc. (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1986-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1552-6518, 0886-2605; H-index 139.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (139): Exceptionally high — 139 articles have each been cited at least 139 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Journal of Interpersonal Violence
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of Interpersonal Violence?
1552-6518, 0886-2605.
Who publishes Journal of Interpersonal Violence?
SAGE Publications Inc..
What are Journal of Interpersonal Violence's metrics?
H-index 139.
Where do I submit to Journal of Interpersonal Violence?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Interpersonal Violence peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Intimate Partner and Family Violence; Child Abuse and Trauma; Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies; Sex work and related issues; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; Crime Patterns and Interventions.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,900.00 USD; 2,859.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261480136Sexual Violence in Entertainment Media: A Content Analysis of 33 Streaming Feature Films Between 2000 and 2020
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2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493563A Tribute to Jon Conte: Editor of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence
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2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493559Status Quo Bias and the Field of Interpersonal Violence: Research to Overcome Resistance to Change
Emiko A. Tajima
2026-10-10 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493558Golden Oldies and New Top 10: Important Findings and Future Directions for Intimate Partner Violence Research
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2026-10-10 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493553Hidden in Plain Sight: Visibility, Institutional Systems, and the Study of Repeat Sexual Offending
Rebecca Campbell
2026-10-10 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493551Crossing the Line: Measuring Sexual Exploitation Across Advocacy and Sex Research Traditions
Mary P. Koss, Zoë D. Peterson
2026-10-10 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493555Who Steps Up? Gender, Ethnic Background, Belonging, and Responsibility Attribution as Predictors of Cyberbullying Bystander Helping Intentions
Chiao Ling Huang, Yilihamu Alimu, Shu Ching Yang
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261487166Gradient Identification and Institutional Responses to the Risk of Sexual Abuse of Left-Behind Minors: An Empirical Analysis Based on 187 Judicial Cases in Eastern Sichuan
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2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261487999Toward a Field That Prevents Harm Before It Begins: A Reflection and Research Agenda for Interpersonal Violence Prevention
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2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493568Conviction Is Not Commission: A Methodological, Conceptual, and Ethical Critique of Khoshnood et al.
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2026-11 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493524Book Review: One in five: Why child sexual abuse is our biggest public health crisis—and what we can do to stop it LetourneauE. J.MaloneL. (2026). One in five: Why child sexual abuse is our biggest public health crisis—and what we can do to stop it. Basic Books. 336 pp. ISBN 13: 9781541603844
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2026-11 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261498243Call for Submissions Abuse of animals: In memory of Wangwang
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2026-11 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493525Emphasizing Interactions to Advance Violence Research
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2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261493565Risk Factors for Sexual Violence Perpetration Among Adult Men: The Role of Problematic Pornography Consumption, Sexual Consent, and Rape Myths
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2026-09-30 · DOI: 10.1177/08862605261485291Reviews
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