Michael C. Seto

14.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
231 papers, 8.8k citations indexed

About

Michael C. Seto is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Sociology and Political Science and Gender Studies. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael C. Seto has authored 231 papers receiving a total of 8.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 204 papers in Clinical Psychology, 120 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 47 papers in Gender Studies. Recurrent topics in Michael C. Seto's work include Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending (145 papers), Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (79 papers) and Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (71 papers). Michael C. Seto is often cited by papers focused on Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending (145 papers), Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (79 papers) and Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (71 papers). Michael C. Seto collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and United Kingdom. Michael C. Seto's co-authors include Martin L. Lalumière, Howard E. Barbaree, Angela W. Eke, Meredith L. Chivers, Ray Blanchard, R. Karl Hanson, James M. Cantor, Kelly M. Babchishin, Vernon L. Quinsey and Anne G. Crocker and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Bulletin and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Michael C. Seto

210 papers receiving 8.1k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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.

  1. First Report of the Collaborative Outcome Data Project on the Effectiveness of Psychological Treatment for Sex Offenders
    2002 529 citations Michael C. Seto et al. profile →
  2. What is so special about male adolescent sexual offending? A review and test of explanations through meta-analysis.
    2010 434 citations Michael C. Seto, Martin L. Lalumière profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Michael C. Seto 7.7k 5.0k 1.6k 971 864 231 8.8k
Anthony R. Beech 5.9k 0.8× 4.3k 0.8× 1.5k 0.9× 624 0.6× 987 1.1× 209 7.7k
R. Karl Hanson 11.3k 1.5× 9.1k 1.8× 1.9k 1.2× 425 0.4× 1.4k 1.6× 146 12.3k
James Bonta 10.7k 1.4× 9.7k 1.9× 368 0.2× 839 0.9× 926 1.1× 65 13.0k
Judith Becker 3.9k 0.5× 2.2k 0.4× 1.2k 0.8× 318 0.3× 717 0.8× 149 5.0k
Martine Hébert 4.8k 0.6× 1.5k 0.3× 1.1k 0.7× 373 0.4× 2.5k 2.8× 323 6.9k
David DiLillo 4.0k 0.5× 1.2k 0.2× 833 0.5× 320 0.3× 1.9k 2.2× 124 5.6k
D. A. Andrews 6.6k 0.9× 5.8k 1.2× 200 0.1× 487 0.5× 534 0.6× 56 8.0k
Gene G. Abel 2.9k 0.4× 1.5k 0.3× 1.2k 0.7× 549 0.6× 463 0.5× 69 3.9k
Emily A. Impett 2.7k 0.3× 2.2k 0.4× 899 0.6× 1.3k 1.4× 483 0.6× 177 7.2k
Ryan C. Shorey 2.8k 0.4× 1.7k 0.3× 1.2k 0.8× 137 0.1× 2.8k 3.2× 203 5.0k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael C. Seto

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All Works

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Eke, Angela W., et al.. (2025). Is the Static-99R valid for all men with ‘identifiable’ victims? Examining cases of online sexual solicitation of children. Journal of Criminal Justice. 97. 102358–102358. 1 indexed citations
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Seto, Michael C., et al.. (2024). Characteristics that predict exposure to and subsequent intentional viewing of child sexual abuse material among a community sample of Internet users. Child Abuse & Neglect. 156. 106977–106977. 5 indexed citations
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Guimond, Synthia, et al.. (2024). Reducing antisocial behavior through cognitive training: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Aggression and Violent Behavior. 79. 102006–102006. 1 indexed citations
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Seto, Michael C., et al.. (2023). Sending, receiving, and nonconsensually sharing nude or near‐nude images by youth. Journal of Adolescence. 95(4). 672–685. 5 indexed citations
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Seto, Michael C., et al.. (2023). Empirically-based dynamic risk and protective factors for sexual offending. Clinical Psychology Review. 106. 102355–102355. 19 indexed citations
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Nicholls, Tonia L., et al.. (2023). Exploring the nature and prevalence of targeted violence perpetrated by persons found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. Behavioral Sciences & the Law. 41(2-3). 124–140. 1 indexed citations
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Nicholls, Tonia L., et al.. (2023). How Do Persons Found NCRMD and Identified as Indigenous Differ from Other Persons Found NCRMD: Profiles, Trajectories, and Outcomes. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. 22(4). 340–353. 1 indexed citations
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Brouillette‐Alarie, Sébastien, et al.. (2022). Pornography Use, Offense-Supportive Cognitions, Atypical Sexual Interests, and Sexual Offending against Children. The Journal of Sex Research. 59(6). 792–804. 16 indexed citations
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Charette, Yanick, et al.. (2021). Is Knowledge Contagious? Diffusion of Violence-Risk-Reporting Practices Across Clinicians’ Professional Networks. Clinical Psychological Science. 9(2). 284–293. 3 indexed citations
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Stephens, Skye, Michael C. Seto, James M. Cantor, & Martin L. Lalumière. (2019). The Revised Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests (SSPI-2) May Be a Measure of Pedohebephilia. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 16(10). 1655–1663. 20 indexed citations
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Babchishin, Kelly M., Michael C. Seto, Seena Fazel, & Niklas Långström. (2018). Are There Early Risk Markers for Pedophilia? A Nationwide Case-Control Study of Child Sexual Exploitation Material Offenders. The Journal of Sex Research. 56(2). 203–212. 9 indexed citations
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Wilson, Catherine, Tonia L. Nicholls, Yanick Charette, Michael C. Seto, & Anne G. Crocker. (2016). Factors Associated with Review Board Dispositions following Re‐hospitalization among Discharged Persons found Not Criminally Responsible. Behavioral Sciences & the Law. 34(2-3). 278–294. 7 indexed citations
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Charette, Yanick, et al.. (2015). The National Trajectory Project of Individuals Found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder in Canada. Part 4: Criminal Recidivism. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 60(3). 127–134. 53 indexed citations
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Crocker, Anne G., Yanick Charette, Michael C. Seto, et al.. (2015). The National Trajectory Project of Individuals Found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder in Canada. Part 3: Trajectories and Outcomes through the Forensic System. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 60(3). 117–126. 30 indexed citations
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Côté, Gilles, Anne G. Crocker, Tonia L. Nicholls, & Michael C. Seto. (2012). Risk Assessment Instruments in Clinical Practice. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 57(4). 238–244. 18 indexed citations
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Crocker, Anne G., et al.. (2011). To Detain or to Release? Correlates of Dispositions for Individuals Declared Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 56(5). 293–302. 18 indexed citations
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Prentky, Robert A., Eric S. Janus, & Michael C. Seto. (2003). Sexually coercive behavior : understanding and management. New York Academy of Sciences eBooks. 65 indexed citations

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