Karen E. Gerdes

2.0k total citations
36 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Karen E. Gerdes is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental health. According to data from OpenAlex, Karen E. Gerdes has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 13 papers in Social Psychology, 13 papers in Clinical Psychology and 12 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health. Recurrent topics in Karen E. Gerdes's work include Empathy and Medical Education (12 papers), Social Work Education and Practice (5 papers) and Child Abuse and Trauma (5 papers). Karen E. Gerdes is often cited by papers focused on Empathy and Medical Education (12 papers), Social Work Education and Practice (5 papers) and Child Abuse and Trauma (5 papers). Karen E. Gerdes collaborates with scholars based in United States and South Africa. Karen E. Gerdes's co-authors include Elizabeth A. Segal, Cynthia A. Lietz, Esther Segal, Sue Steiner, M. Alex Wagaman, Kelly Jackson, Layne K. Stromwall, Heather E. Campbell, Jennifer M. Geiger and David Androff and has published in prestigious journals such as Child Abuse & Neglect, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management and The British Journal of Social Work.

In The Last Decade

Karen E. Gerdes

36 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Karen E. Gerdes United States 19 420 312 302 295 270 36 1.3k
Elizabeth A. Segal United States 21 480 1.1× 337 1.1× 496 1.6× 319 1.1× 293 1.1× 69 1.7k
Cynthia A. Lietz United States 23 917 2.2× 293 0.9× 620 2.1× 269 0.9× 169 0.6× 54 2.0k
Rich Furman United States 21 489 1.2× 257 0.8× 729 2.4× 311 1.1× 80 0.3× 115 1.7k
Yvonne Darlington Australia 21 794 1.9× 158 0.5× 421 1.4× 314 1.1× 52 0.2× 45 1.6k
Mark Rapley Australia 27 507 1.2× 255 0.8× 651 2.2× 290 1.0× 96 0.4× 57 2.1k
Sophie Freud United States 15 919 2.2× 568 1.8× 317 1.0× 183 0.6× 44 0.2× 34 1.5k
John T. Pardeck United States 18 470 1.1× 188 0.6× 301 1.0× 283 1.0× 35 0.1× 155 1.4k
Victor M. Catano Canada 17 296 0.7× 528 1.7× 214 0.7× 209 0.7× 33 0.1× 46 1.4k
Frederick J. Wertz United States 14 506 1.2× 450 1.4× 371 1.2× 277 0.9× 110 0.4× 48 1.5k
Murray Levine United States 27 1.1k 2.6× 387 1.2× 500 1.7× 238 0.8× 82 0.3× 141 2.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Karen E. Gerdes

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wagaman, M. Alex, Jennifer M. Geiger, Karen E. Gerdes, & Cynthia A. Lietz. (2017). Assessing Empathy. Columbia University Press eBooks. 20 indexed citations
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Segal, Elizabeth A., et al.. (2013). A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Interpersonal and Social Empathy Index. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. 4(3). 131–153. 25 indexed citations
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Segal, Elizabeth A., M. Alex Wagaman, & Karen E. Gerdes. (2012). Developing the Social Empathy Index: An Exploratory Factor Analysis. Advances in Social Work. 13(3). 541–560. 40 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E.. (2011). Empathy, Sympathy, and Pity: 21st-Century Definitions and Implications for Practice and Research. Journal of Social Service Research. 37(3). 230–241. 77 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E. & Esther Segal. (2011). Importance of Empathy for Social Work Practice: Integrating New Science. Social Work. 56(2). 141–148. 153 indexed citations
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Androff, David, Cecilia Ayón, David Becerra, et al.. (2011). U.S. Immigration Policy and Immigrant Children's Well-being: The Impact of Policy Shifts. The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare. 38(1). 81 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E., Cynthia A. Lietz, & Elizabeth A. Segal. (2011). Measuring Empathy in the 21st Century: Development of an Empathy Index Rooted in Social Cognitive Neuroscience and Social Justice. Social Work Research. 35(2). 83–93. 84 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E., et al.. (2011). TEACHING EMPATHY: A FRAMEWORK ROOTED IN SOCIAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. Journal of Social Work Education. 47(1). 109–131. 115 indexed citations
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Segal, Elizabeth A., Karen E. Gerdes, Layne K. Stromwall, & Maria Napoli. (2010). Privilege Through the Lens of Empathy. 16(1). 1–10. 2 indexed citations
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Becerra, David, Maria Gurrola, Cecilia Ayón, et al.. (2010). Poverty and Other Factors Affecting Migration Intentions among Adolescents in Mexico. Journal of Poverty. 14(1). 1–16. 18 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E. & Elizabeth A. Segal. (2009). A Social Work Model of Empathy. Advances in Social Work. 10(2). 114–127. 113 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E. & Layne K. Stromwall. (2008). Conation: A Missing Link in the Strengths Perspective. Social Work. 53(3). 233–242. 29 indexed citations
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Segal, Elizabeth A., Karen E. Gerdes, & Sue Steiner. (2006). An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work: Becoming a Change Agent. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 48 indexed citations
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Campbell, Heather E., Sue Steiner, & Karen E. Gerdes. (2005). Student Evaluations of Teaching: How You Teach and Who You Are. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 11(3). 211–231. 20 indexed citations
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Campbell, Heather E., Karen E. Gerdes, & Sue Steiner. (2005). What's looks got to do with it? Instructor appearance and student evaluations of teaching. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 24(3). 611–620. 21 indexed citations
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Murphy, Sharon B., Christina Risley-Curtiss, & Karen E. Gerdes. (2004). American Indian Women and Domestic Violence. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 7(3-4). 159–181. 11 indexed citations
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Steiner, Sue, Stephanie Brzuzy, Karen E. Gerdes, & Donna E. Hurdle. (2003). Using Structured Controversy to Teach Diversity Content and Cultural Competence. Journal of Teaching in Social Work. 23(1-2). 55–71. 14 indexed citations
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Napoli, Maria, et al.. (2001). Treatment of Prostitution Using Integrative Therapy Techniques: A Case Study. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. 31(2). 71–87. 7 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E.. (1997). Long-Term AFDC Mothers and Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome: Is There a Connection?. Affilia. 12(3). 359–367. 5 indexed citations
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Gerdes, Karen E., et al.. (1995). Assessing juvenile sex offenders to determine adequate levels of supervision. Child Abuse & Neglect. 19(8). 953–961. 11 indexed citations

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