J. Scott Tonigan

11.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
112 papers, 7.8k citations indexed

About

J. Scott Tonigan is a scholar working on Epidemiology, General Health Professions and Clinical Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, J. Scott Tonigan has authored 112 papers receiving a total of 7.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 93 papers in Epidemiology, 42 papers in General Health Professions and 32 papers in Clinical Psychology. Recurrent topics in J. Scott Tonigan's work include Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (92 papers), Homelessness and Social Issues (24 papers) and Behavioral Health and Interventions (18 papers). J. Scott Tonigan is often cited by papers focused on Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (92 papers), Homelessness and Social Issues (24 papers) and Behavioral Health and Interventions (18 papers). J. Scott Tonigan collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and Switzerland. J. Scott Tonigan's co-authors include William R. Miller, William R. Miller, Thomas Bien, Gerard J. Connors, Molly Magill, Verner S. Westerberg, Robert L. Stout, Paulette J. Christopher, Theresa B. Moyers and Tim Martin and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Behaviour Research and Therapy and Journal of Affective Disorders.

In The Last Decade

J. Scott Tonigan

111 papers receiving 7.3k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Brief interventions for alcohol problems: a review

1993 1.2k citations Thomas Bien, William R. Miller et al. Addiction profile →
Assessing drinkers' motivation for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES).

1996 681 citations William R. Miller, J. Scott Tonigan Psychology of Addictive Behaviors profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
J. Scott Tonigan United States	44	5.1k	3.0k	2.4k	1.3k	1.3k	112	7.8k
John W. Finney United States	49	5.1k 1.0×	3.1k 1.1×	2.4k 1.0×	860 0.7×	1.4k 1.1×	134	8.3k
Richard Longabaugh United States	48	5.7k 1.1×	3.0k 1.0×	2.5k 1.1×	1.3k 1.0×	1.3k 1.0×	183	8.9k
Meichun Mohler‐Kuo Switzerland	37	3.7k 0.7×	1.9k 0.7×	2.1k 0.9×	1.4k 1.0×	640 0.5×	119	7.2k
Barbara S. McCrady United States	43	4.0k 0.8×	2.2k 0.7×	2.0k 0.9×	892 0.7×	1.4k 1.1×	199	6.2k
John S. Baer United States	52	5.3k 1.0×	3.3k 1.1×	2.4k 1.0×	3.1k 2.4×	1.1k 0.8×	106	9.6k
Nancy P. Barnett United States	53	5.5k 1.1×	3.0k 1.0×	2.5k 1.0×	2.8k 2.1×	1.3k 1.0×	234	9.7k
Erich W. Labouvie United States	47	3.8k 0.8×	1.9k 0.7×	2.9k 1.2×	1.2k 0.9×	894 0.7×	112	7.5k
James R. McKay United States	54	5.0k 1.0×	2.8k 0.9×	2.4k 1.0×	1.3k 1.0×	1.4k 1.1×	259	9.4k
John E. Donovan United States	42	3.2k 0.6×	3.0k 1.0×	3.8k 1.6×	776 0.6×	1.2k 0.9×	77	8.5k
Megan E. Patrick United States	55	4.4k 0.9×	2.2k 0.7×	2.0k 0.9×	1.8k 1.3×	790 0.6×	275	8.9k

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Kiluk, Brian D., Lara A. Ray, Justin Walthers, et al.. (2019). Technology‐Delivered Cognitive‐Behavioral Interventions for Alcohol Use: A Meta‐Analysis. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research. 43(11). 2285–2295. 48 indexed citations

Tonigan, J. Scott, et al.. (2019). The Relationship between Perceived Alcoholics Anonymous Social Group Dynamics and Getting an AA Sponsor. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 38(1). 21–31.

Maisto, Stephen A., Corey R. Roos, Megan Kirouac, et al.. (2015). The Indirect Effect of the Therapeutic Alliance and Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy on Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems in Project MATCH. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research. 39(3). 504–513. 40 indexed citations

Tonigan, J. Scott, Kristina N. Rynes, & Barbara S. McCrady. (2013). Spirituality as a Change Mechanism in 12-Step Programs: A Replication, Extension, and Refinement. Substance Use & Misuse. 48(12). 1161–1173. 49 indexed citations

Erickson, Sarah J., J. Scott Tonigan, & Theresa Winhusen. (2012). Therapist Effects in a NIDA CTN Intervention Trial with Pregnant Substance Abusing Women: Findings from a RCT with MET and TAU Conditions. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 30(2). 224–237. 7 indexed citations

Tonigan, J. Scott, et al.. (2011). Attachment Avoidance and Anxiety as Predictors of 12-Step Group Engagement. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. 72(5). 854–863. 17 indexed citations

Moyers, Theresa B., Tim Martin, Jon M. Houck, Paulette J. Christopher, & J. Scott Tonigan. (2009). From in-session behaviors to drinking outcomes: A causal chain for motivational interviewing.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 77(6). 1113–1124. 289 indexed citations

Erickson, Sarah J. & J. Scott Tonigan. (2008). Trauma and Intraveneous Drug Use among Pregnant Alcohol/Other Drug Abusing Women: Factors in Predicting Child Abuse Potential. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 26(3). 313–332. 7 indexed citations

Tonigan, J. Scott. (2008). Alcoholics Anonymous Outcomes and Benefits. Recent developments in alcoholism. 18. 357–371. 19 indexed citations

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Moyers, Theresa B., Tim Martin, Paulette J. Christopher, et al.. (2007). Client Language as a Mediator of Motivational Interviewing Efficacy: Where Is the Evidence?. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research. 31(s3). 40s–47s. 220 indexed citations

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Villanueva, Michael, J. Scott Tonigan, & William R. Miller. (2007). Response of Native American Clients to Three Treatment Methods for Alcohol Dependence. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 6(2). 41–48. 52 indexed citations

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Slesnick, Natasha, et al.. (2001). Relationship Between Service Utilization and Runaway Youths' Alcohol and Other Drug Use. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 19(3). 19–29. 13 indexed citations

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Westerberg, Verner S., J. Scott Tonigan, & William R. Miller. (1998). Reliability of Form 90D: An Instrument for Quantifying Drug Use. Substance Abuse. 19(4). 179–189. 93 indexed citations

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Westerberg, Verner S., William R. Miller, Richard Harris, & J. Scott Tonigan. (1998). The topography of relapse in clinical samples. Addictive Behaviors. 23(3). 325–337. 3 indexed citations

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Miller, William R. & J. Scott Tonigan. (1996). Assessing drinkers' motivation for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES).. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 10(2). 81–89. 681 indexed citations breakdown →

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Miller, William R. & J. Scott Tonigan. (1996). Assessing drinkers' motivations for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES).. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 10(2). 81–89. 20 indexed citations

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Connors, Gerard J., J. Scott Tonigan, & William R. Miller. (1996). A measure of religious background and behavior for use in behavior change research.. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 10(2). 90–96. 172 indexed citations

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Miller, William R., et al.. (1995). Does alcoholics anonymous involvement predict treatment outcome?. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 12(4). 241–246. 186 indexed citations

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Emrick, Chad D., J. Scott Tonigan, Hugh Montgomery, & Laura M. Little. (1993). Alcoholics Anonymous: What is currently known?. 250 indexed citations

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Bien, Thomas, William R. Miller, & J. Scott Tonigan. (1993). Brief interventions for alcohol problems: a review. Addiction. 88(3). 315–336. 1237 indexed citations breakdown →

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