A. Chris Downs

2.2k total citations
63 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

A. Chris Downs is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Education and Social Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, A. Chris Downs has authored 63 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 22 papers in Clinical Psychology, 17 papers in Education and 13 papers in Social Psychology. Recurrent topics in A. Chris Downs's work include Early Childhood Education and Development (12 papers), Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 papers) and Media, Gender, and Advertising (8 papers). A. Chris Downs is often cited by papers focused on Early Childhood Education and Development (12 papers), Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 papers) and Media, Gender, and Advertising (8 papers). A. Chris Downs collaborates with scholars based in United States and Germany. A. Chris Downs's co-authors include Judith H. Langlois, Tristram Smith, Paul S. Strand, Phillip M. Lyons, Duncan G. Campbell, Deana L. Julka, Ronald C. Kessler, Kirk O’Brien, Dallas R. English and Peter J. Pecora and has published in prestigious journals such as Child Development, Developmental Psychology and Computers in Human Behavior.

In The Last Decade

A. Chris Downs

61 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
A. Chris Downs United States 19 580 330 313 306 284 63 1.5k
Paula J. Caplan Canada 19 504 0.9× 298 0.9× 248 0.8× 219 0.7× 211 0.7× 63 1.6k
Kamala London United States 18 772 1.3× 445 1.3× 258 0.8× 140 0.5× 520 1.8× 49 1.7k
M. Meghan Davidson United States 23 501 0.9× 405 1.2× 243 0.8× 233 0.8× 338 1.2× 50 1.6k
Chun Bun Lam Hong Kong 24 994 1.7× 406 1.2× 419 1.3× 436 1.4× 234 0.8× 78 2.0k
David M. Romney Canada 19 1.1k 1.9× 703 2.1× 246 0.8× 463 1.5× 242 0.9× 62 2.6k
Marsha Weinraub United States 25 949 1.6× 485 1.5× 440 1.4× 763 2.5× 106 0.4× 48 2.2k
Michele Peterson‐Badali Canada 27 946 1.6× 440 1.3× 173 0.6× 201 0.7× 175 0.6× 78 1.9k
William V. Fabricius United States 26 433 0.7× 457 1.4× 123 0.4× 347 1.1× 303 1.1× 83 1.8k
Anna‐Beth Doyle Canada 21 696 1.2× 624 1.9× 136 0.4× 629 2.1× 194 0.7× 36 1.9k
Per F. Gjerde United States 25 1.2k 2.0× 758 2.3× 101 0.3× 319 1.0× 180 0.6× 47 2.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of A. Chris Downs

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2022). Evaluating the effects of gratitude interventions on college student well-being. Journal of American College Health. 72(5). 1321–1325. 17 indexed citations
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Strand, Paul S. & A. Chris Downs. (2018). The social values development of preschoolers: An investigation of the joint impact hypothesis.. Developmental Psychology. 54(6). 1063–1071. 4 indexed citations
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Campbell, Duncan G., et al.. (2017). A preliminary survey of pediatricians’ experiences with and preferences for communication with mental health specialists.. Families Systems & Health. 36(3). 404–409. 5 indexed citations
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Strand, Paul S., A. Chris Downs, & Celestina Barbosa‐Leiker. (2016). Does facial expression recognition provide a toehold for the development of emotion understanding?. Developmental Psychology. 52(8). 1182–1191. 14 indexed citations
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Strand, Paul S., et al.. (2014). Social values and preschool behavioral adjustment: A comparative investigation of Latino and European American preschool children.. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. 21(3). 400–408. 6 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2013). Accelerometer-Measured Versus Self-reported Physical Activity in College Students: Implications for Research and Practice. Journal of American College Health. 62(3). 204–212. 60 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2013). Development and Initial Validation of the Symptoms and Assets Screening Scale. Journal of American College Health. 61(3). 164–174. 12 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2012). Use of the Teacher Version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire with German and American Preschoolers. Early Education and Development. 23(4). 493–516. 19 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2011). Vigorous physical activity, sports participation, and athletic identity: implications for mental and physical health in college students.. ScholarWorks (Central Washington University). 34(3). 228–249. 38 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2008). Parents Teaching Parents: A Career and College Knowledge Program for Latino Families. Journal of Latinos and Education. 7(3). 227–240. 17 indexed citations
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Kessler, Ronald C., Peter J. Pecora, Jason Williams, et al.. (2008). Effects of Enhanced Foster Care on the Long-term Physical and Mental Health of Foster Care Alumni. Archives of General Psychiatry. 65(6). 625–625. 106 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2008). Effectiveness of Discrete Trial Teaching with Preschool Students with Developmental Disabilities. Education and training in developmental disabilities. 43(4). 443–453. 6 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2007). Emotion Understanding in English‐ and Spanish‐speaking Preschoolers Enrolled in Head Start. Social Development. 16(3). 410–439. 19 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (2006). Assessing Cultural Life Skills of American Indian Youth. Child & Youth Care Forum. 35(4). 289–304. 13 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris & Tristram Smith. (2004). Emotional Understanding, Cooperation, and Social Behavior in High-Functioning Children with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 34(6). 625–635. 176 indexed citations
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Schwartz, Ann E., Ruth G. McRoy, & A. Chris Downs. (2004). Adolescent Mothers in a Transitional Living Facility. Journal of Adolescent Research. 19(1). 85–112. 3 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris & Judith H. Langlois. (1988). Sex typing: Construct and measurement issues. Sex Roles. 18(1-2). 87–100. 11 indexed citations
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Downs, A. Chris. (1983). Viewing Attractiveness Socialization from a Social Network Perspective.. Cellular Immunology. 148(1). 144–56.
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Downs, A. Chris, et al.. (1983). Recognition, Development and Correlates of Self-Defined Physical Attractiveness among Young Children.. Laboratory Animals. 36(4). 438–44. 2 indexed citations
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Langlois, Judith H. & A. Chris Downs. (1979). Peer Relations as a Function of Physical Attractiveness: The Eye of the Beholder or Behavioral Reality?. Child Development. 50(2). 409–409. 43 indexed citations

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