David M. Fergusson

62.6k total citations · 15 hit papers
483 papers, 45.9k citations indexed

About

David M. Fergusson is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, General Health Professions and Health. According to data from OpenAlex, David M. Fergusson has authored 483 papers receiving a total of 45.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 212 papers in Clinical Psychology, 113 papers in General Health Professions and 76 papers in Health. Recurrent topics in David M. Fergusson's work include Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (119 papers), Child Abuse and Trauma (99 papers) and Homelessness and Social Issues (58 papers). David M. Fergusson is often cited by papers focused on Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (119 papers), Child Abuse and Trauma (99 papers) and Homelessness and Social Issues (58 papers). David M. Fergusson collaborates with scholars based in New Zealand, United States and United Kingdom. David M. Fergusson's co-authors include L. John Horwood, Joseph M. Boden, Michael T. Lynskey, Lianne J. Woodward, Annette L. Beautrais, Elizabeth M. Ridder, F. T. Shannon, Nicola Swain, Kevin D. Browne and Ruth Gilbert and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, JAMA and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

David M. Fergusson

476 papers receiving 42.6k citations

Hit Papers

Burden and consequences of child maltreatment in h... 1996 2026 2006 2016 2008 2003 2003 2011 2002 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k 2.5k

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
David M. Fergusson New Zealand 114 25.8k 8.7k 6.8k 6.7k 6.0k 483 45.9k
L. John Horwood New Zealand 103 18.3k 0.7× 6.5k 0.7× 5.9k 0.9× 5.3k 0.8× 4.4k 0.7× 434 35.9k
Rudolf H. Moos United States 104 15.2k 0.6× 10.8k 1.2× 8.8k 1.3× 9.1k 1.4× 4.8k 0.8× 553 36.9k
George Patton Australia 96 15.4k 0.6× 9.0k 1.0× 4.9k 0.7× 5.0k 0.8× 3.4k 0.6× 503 36.9k
Ellen E. Walters United States 46 28.9k 1.1× 9.8k 1.1× 4.3k 0.6× 15.2k 2.3× 5.5k 0.9× 68 59.9k
Jordi Alonso Spain 105 14.3k 0.6× 10.8k 1.2× 5.1k 0.7× 8.2k 1.2× 3.9k 0.7× 465 54.4k
Lenore Sawyer Radloff United States 10 17.8k 0.7× 9.4k 1.1× 3.5k 0.5× 10.2k 1.5× 8.6k 1.4× 15 48.8k
Hans‐Ulrich Wïttchen Germany 130 31.6k 1.2× 7.8k 0.9× 6.4k 0.9× 13.0k 2.0× 3.5k 0.6× 807 67.4k
Kathleen R. Merikangas United States 105 31.4k 1.2× 6.6k 0.8× 4.8k 0.7× 11.4k 1.7× 4.3k 0.7× 419 68.4k
Richie Poulton New Zealand 94 18.1k 0.7× 4.9k 0.6× 2.7k 0.4× 6.2k 0.9× 3.8k 0.6× 354 49.2k
Myrna M. Weissman United States 120 29.2k 1.1× 5.3k 0.6× 3.1k 0.4× 11.6k 1.8× 5.1k 0.8× 637 53.7k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of David M. Fergusson

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Fergusson, David M., et al.. (2015). A Study to Assess the Acceptability of Adding Home Parent Support along with the Incredible Years[R] Parent Programme. New Zealand journal of psychology. 44(1). 40. 5 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., L. John Horwood, Joseph M. Boden, & Roger Mulder. (2014). Impact of a Major Disaster on the Mental Health of a Well-Studied Cohort. JAMA Psychiatry. 71(9). 1025–1025. 219 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M.. (2013). A Preliminary Evaluation of the Incredible Years Teacher Programme. New Zealand journal of psychology. 42(2). 51. 18 indexed citations
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Marie, Dannette, David M. Fergusson, & Joseph M. Boden. (2009). ETHNIC IDENTITY AND EXPOSURE TO MALTREATMENT IN CHILDHOOD: EVIDENCE FROM A NEW ZEALAND BIRTH COHORT. 36(36). 154–171. 10 indexed citations
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Gilbert, Ruth, Cathy Spatz Widom, Kevin D. Browne, et al.. (2008). Burden and consequences of child maltreatment in high-income countries. The Lancet. 373(9657). 68–81. 2783 indexed citations breakdown →
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Fergusson, David M., Joseph M. Boden, & L. John Horwood. (2008). Exposure to childhood sexual and physical abuse and adjustment in early adulthood. Child Abuse & Neglect. 32(6). 607–619. 652 indexed citations breakdown →
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MacMillan, Harriet L., C. Nadine Wathen, Jane Barlow, et al.. (2008). Interventions to prevent child maltreatment and associated impairment. The Lancet. 373(9659). 250–266. 420 indexed citations
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Friesen, Myron D., et al.. (2008). LiViNG sTaNDarDs aND ma TeriaL cONDiTiONs OF yOuNG NeW ZeaLaND FamiLies. 47. 6 indexed citations
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Marie, Dannette, David M. Fergusson, & Joseph M. Boden. (2008). Ethnic identity and intimate partner violence in a New Zealand birth cohort. 33(33). 126–145. 23 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., Joseph M. Boden, & L. John Horwood. (2006). Circumcision Status and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infection in Young Adult Males: An Analysis of a Longitudinal Birth Cohort. PEDIATRICS. 118(5). 1971–1977. 56 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., L. John Horwood, & Elizabeth M. Ridder. (2005). Show me the child at seven: the consequences of conduct problems in childhood for psychosocial functioning in adulthood. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 46(8). 837–849. 698 indexed citations breakdown →
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Fergusson, David M., Renée D. Goodwin, & L. John Horwood. (2003). Major depression and cigarette smoking: results of a 21-year longitudinal study. Psychological Medicine. 33(8). 1357–1367. 303 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., Nicola Swain, & L. John Horwood. (2003). Arrests and convictions for cannabis related offences in a New Zealand birth cohort. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 70(1). 53–63. 52 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M. & Lianne J. Woodward. (2002). Mental Health, Educational, and Social Role Outcomes of Adolescents With Depression. Archives of General Psychiatry. 59(3). 225–225. 811 indexed citations breakdown →
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Woodward, Lianne J., David M. Fergusson, & L. John Horwood. (2002). Romantic Relationships of Young People with Childhood and Adolescent Onset Antisocial Behavior Problems. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. 30(3). 231–243. 76 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., Lianne J. Woodward, & L. John Horwood. (2000). Risk factors and life processes associated with the onset of suicidal behaviour during adolescence and early adulthood. Psychological Medicine. 30(1). 23–39. 655 indexed citations breakdown →
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Fergusson, J. E., et al.. (1989). A longitudinal study of dentine lead levels and intelligence, School performance and behaviour: The measurement of dentine lead. The Science of The Total Environment. 80(2-3). 229–241. 8 indexed citations
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Stephenson, Anne, et al.. (1985). Theory and practice of decision making in coronary care in general practice.. BMJ. 291(6503). 1163–1166. 2 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M.. (1981). El país del cava. Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja). 94(694). 291–4. 4 indexed citations
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Fergusson, David M., et al.. (1978). The Christchurch child development study.. Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich). 71(7). 25–7. 4 indexed citations

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