Melanie D. Otis

1.3k total citations
26 papers, 927 citations indexed

About

Melanie D. Otis is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Melanie D. Otis has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 927 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 13 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 8 papers in Social Psychology and 8 papers in Clinical Psychology. Recurrent topics in Melanie D. Otis's work include LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (6 papers), Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 papers) and Child Abuse and Trauma (4 papers). Melanie D. Otis is often cited by papers focused on LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (6 papers), Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 papers) and Child Abuse and Trauma (4 papers). Melanie D. Otis collaborates with scholars based in United States. Melanie D. Otis's co-authors include William F. Skinner, Andrew Grogan‐Kaylor, Sharon S. Rostosky, Ellen D. B. Riggle, Jacky T. Thomas, Jessica Eslinger, Ginny Sprang, Elizabeth A. Wahler, Gretchen E. Ely and Debra K. Moser and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Family Relations.

In The Last Decade

Melanie D. Otis

26 papers receiving 861 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Melanie D. Otis United States 14 451 356 346 191 178 26 927
Guy Shilo Israel 15 603 1.3× 309 0.9× 291 0.8× 168 0.9× 87 0.5× 35 861
Kristin P. Beals United States 14 702 1.6× 344 1.0× 216 0.6× 142 0.7× 56 0.3× 17 965
John P. Salerno United States 15 557 1.2× 219 0.6× 378 1.1× 234 1.2× 90 0.5× 33 949
Alexis Dewaele Belgium 16 704 1.6× 355 1.0× 267 0.8× 143 0.7× 99 0.6× 63 966
Rashmi Gangamma United States 14 380 0.8× 195 0.5× 347 1.0× 183 1.0× 70 0.4× 24 685
Louis F. Graham United States 15 328 0.7× 332 0.9× 194 0.6× 239 1.3× 100 0.6× 26 757
Amanda E. B. Bryan United States 14 685 1.5× 296 0.8× 247 0.7× 138 0.7× 132 0.7× 18 930
Angela J. Stewart United States 9 266 0.6× 304 0.9× 369 1.1× 491 2.6× 125 0.7× 12 890
Amy Hequembourg United States 17 713 1.6× 515 1.4× 292 0.8× 147 0.8× 201 1.1× 48 1.2k
Bernie S. Newman United States 12 359 0.8× 212 0.6× 162 0.5× 140 0.7× 82 0.5× 18 587

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Fields of papers citing papers by Melanie D. Otis

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Melanie D. Otis

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2022). Enhancing Provider Delivery of Tobacco Treatment Within the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting. Social Work in Public Health. 38(1). 72–83. 1 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2022). Moral distress during COVID-19: The importance of perceived organizational support for hospital nurses. Journal of Health Psychology. 28(3). 279–292. 13 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2020). Survivors’ conceptualizations of human trafficking prevention; An exploratory study. Evaluation and Program Planning. 83. 101873–101873. 3 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2020). A survey of moral distress and end of life care in mechanical circulatory support nurses. Heart & Lung. 50(1). 65–70. 9 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., Carrie B. Oser, & Michele Staton‐Tindall. (2016). Violent Victimization and Substance Dependency: Comparing Rural Incarcerated Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Women. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 16(1-2). 176–201. 7 indexed citations
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Wahler, Elizabeth A., Melanie D. Otis, & Carl Leukefeld. (2015). Learning Problems as Predictors of Depressive Symptomology in Women TANF Recipients. Journal of Poverty. 19(2). 177–196. 2 indexed citations
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Eslinger, Jessica, Ginny Sprang, & Melanie D. Otis. (2014). Children with Multi-Trauma Histories: Special Considerations for Care and Implications for Treatment Selection. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 24(9). 2757–2768. 11 indexed citations
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Wahler, Elizabeth A. & Melanie D. Otis. (2014). Social Stress, Economic Hardship, and Psychological Distress as Predictors of Sustained Abstinence from Substance Use After Treatment. Substance Use & Misuse. 49(13). 1820–1832. 17 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2013). Increasing Alternative Sentencing in the Juvenile Justice System Through a Partnership Between Public Defenders and Social Workers. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3(3). 261–277. 6 indexed citations
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Thomas, Jacky T. & Melanie D. Otis. (2010). Intrapsychic Correlates of Professional Quality of Life: Mindfulness, Empathy, and Emotional Separation. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. 1(2). 83–98. 78 indexed citations
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Rostosky, Sharon S., et al.. (2008). An Exploratory Study of Religiosity and Same-Sex Couple Relationships. Journal of GLBT Family Studies. 4(1). 17–36. 18 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D.. (2007). Perceptions of Victimization Risk and Fear of Crime Among Lesbians and Gay Men. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 22(2). 198–217. 54 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D.. (2006). Youth as Engaged Citizens and Community Change Advocates Through the Lexington Youth Leadership Academy. Journal of Community Practice. 14(1-2). 71–88. 15 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., Ellen D. B. Riggle, & Sharon S. Rostosky. (2006). Impact of Mental Health on Perceptions of Relationship Satisfaction and Quality Among Female Same-Sex Couples. Journal of Lesbian Studies. 10(1-2). 267–283. 27 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D., et al.. (2006). Stress and relationship quality in same-sex couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 23(1). 81–99. 176 indexed citations
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Grogan‐Kaylor, Andrew & Melanie D. Otis. (2006). The Predictors of Parental Use of Corporal Punishment. Family Relations. 56(1). 80–91. 97 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D.. (2004). One Community's Path to Greater Social Justice. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 16(3-4). 17–33. 4 indexed citations
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Grogan‐Kaylor, Andrew & Melanie D. Otis. (2003). The Effect of Childhood Maltreatment on Adult Criminality: A Tobit Regression Analysis. Child Maltreatment. 8(2). 129–137. 53 indexed citations
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Otis, Melanie D. & William F. Skinner. (1996). The Prevalence of Victimization and Its Effect on Mental Well-Being Among Lesbian and Gay People. Journal of Homosexuality. 30(3). 93–121. 122 indexed citations
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Skinner, William F. & Melanie D. Otis. (1996). Drug and Alcohol Use Among Lesbian and Gay People in a Southern U.S. Sample:. Journal of Homosexuality. 30(3). 59–92. 88 indexed citations

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