Melissa Wells

1.0k total citations
33 papers, 739 citations indexed

About

Melissa Wells is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Sociology and Political Science and General Health Professions. According to data from OpenAlex, Melissa Wells has authored 33 papers receiving a total of 739 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Clinical Psychology, 14 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 8 papers in General Health Professions. Recurrent topics in Melissa Wells's work include Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (8 papers), Social Work Education and Practice (6 papers) and Homelessness and Social Issues (6 papers). Melissa Wells is often cited by papers focused on Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (8 papers), Social Work Education and Practice (6 papers) and Homelessness and Social Issues (6 papers). Melissa Wells collaborates with scholars based in United States and Sweden. Melissa Wells's co-authors include Kimberly J. Mitchell, David Finkelhor, Kathryn A. Becker‐Blease, Kerstin E. E. Schröder, Stevan E. Hobfoll, Manuela Faia Correia, Tina Maschi, Michele L. Ybarra, Gisela Priebe and Janis Wolak and has published in prestigious journals such as Social Science & Medicine, Child Abuse & Neglect and Psychonomic Bulletin & Review.

In The Last Decade

Melissa Wells

33 papers receiving 671 citations

Peers

Melissa Wells
M. Alex Wagaman United States
Carla D. Hunter United States
Elena Trifiletti Italy
Tiziana Mancini Italy
Hector Y. Adames United States
Kari Stefansen Norway
Nayeli Y. Chavez‐Dueñas United States
Thao N. Le United States
Noora Ellonen Finland
Siu‐ming To Hong Kong
M. Alex Wagaman United States
Melissa Wells
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Countries citing papers authored by Melissa Wells

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Fields of papers citing papers by Melissa Wells

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Melissa Wells

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Reilly, Jamie, et al.. (2020). Building the perfect curse word: A psycholinguistic investigation of the form and meaning of taboo words. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. 27(1). 139–148. 7 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, Kimberly J. Mitchell, Lisa M. Jones, & Heather A. Turner. (2018). Peer Harassment among Youths with Different Disabilities: Impact of Harassment Online, in Person, and in Mixed Online and In-Person Incidents. Children & Schools. 41(1). 17–24. 9 indexed citations
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Morton, Cory M. & Melissa Wells. (2017). Behavioral and Substance Use Outcomes for Older Youth Living With a Parental Opioid Misuse: A Literature Review to Inform Child Welfare Practice and Policy. Journal of Public Child Welfare. 11(4-5). 546–567. 9 indexed citations
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DeFord, Diane E., et al.. (2015). Creating Critical Classrooms: Reading and Writing with an Edge (2Nd Ed.). Language Arts. 92(6). 447. 13 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, et al.. (2015). Engaging Parents: Assessing Child Welfare Agency Onsite Review Instrument Outcomes. Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services. 96(3). 211–218. 6 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa & Kimberly J. Mitchell. (2013). Patterns of Internet Use and Risk of Online Victimization for Youth With and Without Disabilities. The Journal of Special Education. 48(3). 204–213. 51 indexed citations
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Mitchell, Kimberly J., Lisa M. Jones, & Melissa Wells. (2013). Testing the Index of Problematic Online Experiences (I‐POE) with a national sample of adolescents. Journal of Adolescence. 36(6). 1153–1163. 9 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, Kimberly J. Mitchell, & Kai Ji. (2012). Exploring the Role of the Internet in Juvenile Prostitution Cases Coming to the Attention of Law Enforcement. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 21(3). 327–342. 24 indexed citations
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Maschi, Tina, et al.. (2012). Social Work Students' Research-Related Anxiety and Self-Efficacy: Research Instructors' Perceptions and Teaching Innovations. Social Work Education. 32(6). 800–817. 30 indexed citations
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Mitchell, Kimberly J., Chiara Sabina, David Finkelhor, & Melissa Wells. (2009). Index of Problematic Online Experiences: Item Characteristics and Correlation with Negative Symptomatology. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 12(6). 707–711. 32 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, et al.. (2008). Crimes Involving Child Victims: Law Enforcement Reporting to Child Protective Services in Rural Communities. Journal of Public Child Welfare. 1(4). 43–65. 5 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, et al.. (2008). Challenges and strengths among Chafee Education and Training Voucher eligible youth: The rural service providers' perspective. Children and Youth Services Review. 31(2). 235–242. 18 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, et al.. (2008). Chafee Educational and Training Voucher Programs: System Coordination in Rural New England. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. 26(2). 103–120. 2 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, Kimberly J. Mitchell, David Finkelhor, & Kathryn A. Becker‐Blease. (2007). Online Mental Health Treatment: Concerns and Considerations. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 10(3). 453–459. 88 indexed citations
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Mitchell, Kimberly J. & Melissa Wells. (2007). Problematic Internet experiences: Primary or secondary presenting problems in persons seeking mental health care?. Social Science & Medicine. 65(6). 1136–1141. 50 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, David Finkelhor, Janis Wolak, & Kimberly J. Mitchell. (2007). Defining Child Pornography: Law Enforcement Dilemmas in Investigations of Internet Child Pornography Possession1. Police Practice and Research. 8(3). 269–282. 29 indexed citations
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Potter, Sharyn J. & Melissa Wells. (2006). Service-Learning Pedagogy: An Opportunity for Faculty to Engage in Mentoring Graduate Students. University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester). 1 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa. (2006). TEACHING NOTES: MAKING STATISTICS "REAL" FOR SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS. Journal of Social Work Education. 42(2). 397–404. 37 indexed citations
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Wells, Melissa, David Finkelhor, Janis Wolak, & Kimberly J. Mitchell. (2004). Law Enforcement Challenges in Internet Child Pornography Crimes. University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester). 9 indexed citations
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Finkelhor, David & Melissa Wells. (2002). Improving data systems about juvenile victimization in the United States. Child Abuse & Neglect. 27(1). 77–102. 15 indexed citations

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