Myra Leifer

1.1k total citations
25 papers, 854 citations indexed

About

Myra Leifer is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology and Safety Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Myra Leifer has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 854 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Clinical Psychology, 7 papers in Social Psychology and 6 papers in Safety Research. Recurrent topics in Myra Leifer's work include Child Abuse and Trauma (13 papers), Child Welfare and Adoption (6 papers) and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (6 papers). Myra Leifer is often cited by papers focused on Child Abuse and Trauma (13 papers), Child Welfare and Adoption (6 papers) and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (6 papers). Myra Leifer collaborates with scholars based in United States. Myra Leifer's co-authors include Jeremy Shapiro, Layla Kassem, Teresa Kilbane, Mary Martone, S. Michael Kalick, Teresa Jacobsen, Ira J. Chasnoff, Sheila Smith, Robert J. Craig and Sheila Kitzinger and has published in prestigious journals such as Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews, Child Abuse & Neglect and Journal of Research in Personality.

In The Last Decade

Myra Leifer

25 papers receiving 734 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Myra Leifer United States 14 646 231 179 164 163 25 854
Alice Frye United States 15 533 0.8× 147 0.6× 199 1.1× 84 0.5× 81 0.5× 24 925
J. David Hawkins United States 4 529 0.8× 85 0.4× 209 1.2× 83 0.5× 128 0.8× 5 909
William W. Harris United States 15 1.1k 1.7× 254 1.1× 137 0.8× 150 0.9× 155 1.0× 37 1.3k
Frances K. Grossman United States 18 742 1.1× 129 0.6× 226 1.3× 187 1.1× 139 0.9× 25 1.1k
Sherryl Scott Heller United States 20 1.1k 1.7× 203 0.9× 261 1.5× 140 0.9× 435 2.7× 37 1.3k
Barbara L. Cannella United States 10 419 0.6× 402 1.7× 367 2.1× 164 1.0× 36 0.2× 13 919
Rex E. Culp United States 19 642 1.0× 127 0.5× 203 1.1× 53 0.3× 138 0.8× 36 968
Sandra T. Azar United States 26 1.4k 2.1× 217 0.9× 315 1.8× 299 1.8× 325 2.0× 53 1.6k
Eta K. Lin United States 7 487 0.8× 100 0.4× 178 1.0× 101 0.6× 72 0.4× 11 574
Joaquı́n de Paúl Spain 18 840 1.3× 108 0.5× 239 1.3× 258 1.6× 156 1.0× 46 1.0k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Myra Leifer

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (2004). A Three-Generational Study of Transmission of Risk for Sexual Abuse. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. 33(4). 662–672. 38 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (2004). Attachment and Behavioural Difficulties in Internationally Adopted Russian Children. Adoption & Fostering. 28(2). 38–49. 16 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (2001). Maternal variables related to sexually abused children’s functioning. Child Abuse & Neglect. 25(9). 1159–1176. 34 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (2001). A Three-Generational Study Comparing the Families of Supportive and Unsupportive Mothers of Sexually Abused Children. Child Maltreatment. 6(4). 353–364. 48 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (1998). Evaluating competency in the diagnostic interview among graduate psychology students: Development of generic scales.. Professional Psychology Research and Practice. 29(5). 488–491. 3 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra & Jeremy Shapiro. (1996). Longitudinal Study of the Psychological Effects of Sexual Abuse in African American Girls in Foster Care and Those Who Remain Home. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 4(4). 27–44. 12 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (1995). Illinois School of Professional Psychology predoctoral minor in sexual abuse.. Professional Psychology Research and Practice. 26(3). 252–256. 2 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, Jeremy Shapiro, & Layla Kassem. (1993). The impact of maternal history and behavior upon foster placement and adjustment in sexually abused girls. Child Abuse & Neglect. 17(6). 755–766. 87 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra. (1993). Longitudinal Study of the Psychological Effects of Sexual Abuse in Foster Children and Children Who Return Home.. 4 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (1993). Nonorganic Failure to Thrive: Maternal History and Current Maternal Functioning. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology. 22(3). 327–336. 21 indexed citations
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Shapiro, Jeremy, Myra Leifer, Mary Martone, & Layla Kassem. (1992). Cognitive Functioning and Social Competence as Predictors of Maladjustment in Sexually Abused Girls. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 7(2). 156–164. 23 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, Jeremy Shapiro, Mary Martone, & Layla Kassem. (1991). Rorschach Assessment of Psychological Functioning in Sexually Abused Girls. Journal of Personality Assessment. 56(1). 14–28. 67 indexed citations
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Shapiro, Jeremy, Myra Leifer, Mary Martone, & Layla Kassem. (1990). Multimethod Assessment of Depression in Sexually Abused Girls. Journal of Personality Assessment. 55(1-2). 234–248. 38 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra & Sheila Smith. (1990). Preventive intervention with a depressed mother with mental retardation and her infant: A quantitative case study. Infant Mental Health Journal. 11(3). 301–314. 5 indexed citations
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Shapiro, Jeremy, Myra Leifer, Mary Martone, & Layla Kassem. (1990). Multimethod Assessment of Depression in Sexually Abused Girls. Journal of Personality Assessment. 55(1). 234–248. 12 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra, et al.. (1989). The use of multitreatment modalities in early intervention: A quantitative case study. Infant Mental Health Journal. 10(2). 100–116. 13 indexed citations
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Kitzinger, Sheila, et al.. (1983). Mothering: Institutional Alternatives and Personal Experiences. Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews. 12(2). 138–138. 5 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra. (1980). Pregnancy. Signs. 5(4). 754–765. 8 indexed citations
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Leifer, Myra. (1977). Psychological changes accompanying pregnancy and motherhood.. PubMed. 95(1). 55–96. 252 indexed citations

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