Nigel Dickson

11.4k total citations · 3 hit papers
80 papers, 8.0k citations indexed

About

Nigel Dickson is a scholar working on Infectious Diseases, General Health Professions and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Nigel Dickson has authored 80 papers receiving a total of 8.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Infectious Diseases, 26 papers in General Health Professions and 25 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Nigel Dickson's work include Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (25 papers), HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (25 papers) and HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (18 papers). Nigel Dickson is often cited by papers focused on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (25 papers), HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (25 papers) and HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (18 papers). Nigel Dickson collaborates with scholars based in New Zealand, United States and Canada. Nigel Dickson's co-authors include Terrie E. Moffitt, Avshalom Caspi, HonaLee Harrington, Richie Poulton, W. Murray Thomson, Robert J. Hancox, Malcolm R. Sears, Brent W. Roberts, Renate Houts and Daniel W. Belsky and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, The Lancet and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

In The Last Decade

Nigel Dickson

79 papers receiving 7.5k 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.

A gradient of childhood self-control predicts health, wealth, and public safety

2011 3.2k citations Terrie E. Moffitt, Nigel Dickson et al. profile →
Childhood-onset versus adolescent-onset antisocial conduct problems in males: Natural history from ages 3 to 18 years

1996 709 citations Terrie E. Moffitt, Avshalom Caspi et al. Development and Psychopathology profile →
Female and male antisocial trajectories: From childhood origins to adult outcomes

2008 671 citations Terrie E. Moffitt, Jonathan M. Broadbent et al. Development and Psychopathology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Nigel Dickson New Zealand	26	4.1k	1.6k	1.5k	1.4k	1.2k	80	8.0k
William M. Reynolds United States	42	3.7k 0.9×	1.5k 0.9×	1.7k 1.1×	1.4k 1.0×	602 0.5×	216	9.1k
Lisa J. Crockett United States	35	3.7k 0.9×	1.3k 0.8×	1.7k 1.1×	1.5k 1.1×	1.2k 1.0×	85	7.1k
Lars Wichstrøm Norway	49	5.1k 1.2×	1.3k 0.8×	1.6k 1.0×	1.6k 1.2×	830 0.7×	211	8.1k
Margaret Kerr Sweden	43	4.9k 1.2×	2.2k 1.4×	2.6k 1.7×	1.9k 1.4×	886 0.7×	125	7.5k
Elizabeth McCauley United States	61	6.4k 1.6×	873 0.5×	1.8k 1.1×	1.1k 0.8×	1.6k 1.3×	213	11.0k
Espen Røysamb Norway	45	3.4k 0.8×	1.2k 0.8×	1.7k 1.1×	601 0.4×	820 0.7×	197	6.9k
J. Douglas Coatsworth United States	41	5.7k 1.4×	1.5k 0.9×	2.3k 1.5×	1.9k 1.4×	1.2k 1.0×	118	8.5k
Annette M. La Greca United States	57	7.6k 1.8×	1.7k 1.1×	2.7k 1.7×	1.8k 1.3×	927 0.8×	159	11.5k
Sara R. Jaffee United States	49	5.3k 1.3×	1.4k 0.9×	1.7k 1.1×	1.1k 0.8×	1.0k 0.9×	119	8.3k
Margarida Gaspar de Matos Portugal	46	3.2k 0.8×	1.4k 0.9×	3.0k 1.9×	1.5k 1.1×	1.9k 1.5×	458	9.0k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Nigel Dickson

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20 of 20 papers shown

Guiney, Hayley, Avshalom Caspi, Antony Ambler, et al.. (2022). Childhood sexual abuse and pervasive problems across multiple life domains: Findings from a five-decade study. Development and Psychopathology. 36(1). 219–235. 18 indexed citations

Roode, Thea van, Katrina Sharples, Nigel Dickson, & Charlotte Paul. (2017). Life-Course Relationship between Socioeconomic Circumstances and Timing of First Birth in a Birth Cohort. PLoS ONE. 12(1). e0170170–e0170170. 45 indexed citations

Lachowsky, Nathan J., Peter Saxton, Anthony J. Hughes, et al.. (2015). Frequent condom use with casual partners varies by sexual position among younger gay and bisexual men in New Zealand: national behavioural surveillance 2006–2011. Sexual Health. 13(1). 81–81. 4 indexed citations

Saxton, Peter, et al.. (2015). Infrequent condom use with casual partners among New Zealand gay and bisexual men.. PubMed. 128(1426). 49–61. 6 indexed citations

Righarts, Antoinette, Nigel Dickson, Lianne Parkin, & Wayne R. Gillett. (2015). Infertility and outcomes for infertile women in Otago and Southland.. PubMed. 128(1425). 43–53. 9 indexed citations

Connor, Jennie, et al.. (2015). Alcohol Involvement in Sexual Behaviour and Adverse Sexual Health Outcomes from 26 to 38 Years of Age. PLoS ONE. 10(8). e0135660–e0135660. 12 indexed citations

Brunton, Cheryl, et al.. (2013). HIV-related risk factors among black African migrants and refugees in Christchurch, New Zealand: results from the Mayisha-NZ survey.. PubMed. 126(1376). 19–27. 8 indexed citations

Dickson, Nigel, Thea van Roode, Claire Cameron, & Charlotte Paul. (2013). Stability and Change in Same-Sex Attraction, Experience, and Identity by Sex and Age in a New Zealand Birth Cohort. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 42(5). 753–763. 52 indexed citations

Saxton, Peter, Nigel Dickson, & Anthony J. Hughes. (2013). Location-based HIV behavioural surveillance among MSM in Auckland, New Zealand 2002–2011: condom use stable and more HIV testing. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 90(2). 133–138. 17 indexed citations

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Priest, Patricia, et al.. (2012). Sexual health and the Rugby World Cup 2011: a cross-sectional study of sexual health clinics in New Zealand. Sexual Health. 9(5). 466–471. 6 indexed citations

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Saxton, Peter, et al.. (2012). Actual and undiagnosed HIV prevalence in a community sample of men who have sex with men in Auckland, New Zealand. BMC Public Health. 12(1). 92–92. 35 indexed citations

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Shea, Beverley, Clive Aspin, James Ward, et al.. (2011). HIV diagnoses in indigenous peoples: comparison of Australia, Canada and New Zealand. International Health. 3(3). 193–198. 23 indexed citations

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Dickson, Nigel, et al.. (2009). Rapid national survey of renal stones in New Zealand infants. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 45(11). 633–635.

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Skegg, Keren, Shyamala Nada‐Raja, Nigel Dickson, & Charlotte Paul. (2009). Perceived “Out of Control” Sexual Behavior in a Cohort of Young Adults from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 39(4). 968–978. 69 indexed citations

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Dickson, Nigel, Thea van Roode, Peter Herbison, & Charlotte Paul. (2007). Circumcision and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Birth Cohort. The Journal of Pediatrics. 152(3). 383–387. 24 indexed citations

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Dickson, Nigel, Charlotte Paul, & Peter Herbison. (2003). Same-sex attraction in a birth cohort: prevalence and persistence in early adulthood. Social Science & Medicine. 56(8). 1607–1615. 90 indexed citations

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Skegg, Keren, Shyamala Nada‐Raja, Nigel Dickson, Charlotte Paul, & Sheila Williams. (2003). Sexual Orientation and Self-Harm in Men and Women. American Journal of Psychiatry. 160(3). 541–546. 132 indexed citations

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Dickson, Nigel, et al.. (2002). Unwanted pregnancies involving young women and men in a New Zealand birth cohort.. PubMed. 115(1151). 155–9. 11 indexed citations

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Jaffee, Sara R., Avshalom Caspi, Terrie E. Moffitt, Alan Taylor, & Nigel Dickson. (2001). Predicting Early Fatherhood and Whether Young Fathers Live with Their Children: Prospective Findings and Policy Reconsiderations. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 42(6). 803–815. 95 indexed citations

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Sharples, Katrina, Nigel Dickson, Charlotte Paul, & D C Skegg. (1996). HIV/AIDS in New Zealand: an epidemic in decline?. AIDS. 10(11). 1273–1278. 13 indexed citations

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