Vaughn G. Sinclair

2.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
28 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Vaughn G. Sinclair is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, General Health Professions and Applied Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Vaughn G. Sinclair has authored 28 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 9 papers in Clinical Psychology, 5 papers in General Health Professions and 5 papers in Applied Psychology. Recurrent topics in Vaughn G. Sinclair's work include Resilience and Mental Health (6 papers), Optimism, Hope, and Well-being (5 papers) and Lymphatic System and Diseases (3 papers). Vaughn G. Sinclair is often cited by papers focused on Resilience and Mental Health (6 papers), Optimism, Hope, and Well-being (5 papers) and Lymphatic System and Diseases (3 papers). Vaughn G. Sinclair collaborates with scholars based in United States and Spain. Vaughn G. Sinclair's co-authors include Kenneth A. Wallston, Sheila H. Ridner, Jie Deng, Mary S. Dietrich, Kathleen Dwyer, Howard A. Fuchs, Joaquín Tomás‐Sábado, Joaquín T. Limonero, Jorge Maté-Méndez and María José Gómez-Romero and has published in prestigious journals such as Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes and Cognitive Therapy and Research.

In The Last Decade

Vaughn G. Sinclair

25 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Hit Papers

The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief ... 2004 2026 2011 2018 2004 250 500 750
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. The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale
    2004 870 citations Vaughn G. Sinclair, Kenneth A. Wallston profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Vaughn G. Sinclair United States 16 801 338 307 197 166 28 1.5k
Modesto Leite Rolim Neto Brazil 13 1.3k 1.7× 304 0.9× 547 1.8× 142 0.7× 139 0.8× 74 2.1k
Annett Körner Canada 22 665 0.8× 315 0.9× 197 0.6× 137 0.7× 294 1.8× 99 1.6k
Alistair Campbell Australia 19 442 0.6× 209 0.6× 241 0.8× 97 0.5× 136 0.8× 54 1.2k
David R. Strauser United States 26 515 0.6× 406 1.2× 541 1.8× 113 0.6× 98 0.6× 122 2.0k
Erin L. Merz United States 17 484 0.6× 399 1.2× 246 0.8× 150 0.8× 140 0.8× 36 1.4k
Xiaoshi Yang China 26 689 0.9× 475 1.4× 535 1.7× 127 0.6× 178 1.1× 57 1.7k
Kathleen E. Grady United States 18 406 0.5× 386 1.1× 362 1.2× 119 0.6× 233 1.4× 22 2.0k
Evangelos C. Karademas Greece 22 646 0.8× 605 1.8× 370 1.2× 361 1.8× 166 1.0× 96 1.8k
Sabrina Cipolletta Italy 26 733 0.9× 323 1.0× 218 0.7× 147 0.7× 69 0.4× 92 1.6k
Andrea Greco Italy 26 510 0.6× 422 1.2× 295 1.0× 295 1.5× 57 0.3× 100 1.7k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., Susie Adams, & Mary S. Dietrich. (2020). Associations between changes in resilient coping and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Research in Nursing & Health. 43(3). 255–262. 7 indexed citations
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Ridner, Sheila H., Mary S. Dietrich, Amanda Davis, & Vaughn G. Sinclair. (2019). A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Impact of a Web-Based Multimedia Intervention Versus an Educational Pamphlet on Patient Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors with Chronic Secondary Lymphedema. Journal of Women s Health. 29(5). 734–744. 19 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., Kenneth A. Wallston, & Eric Strachan. (2016). Resilient Coping Moderates the Effect of Trauma Exposure on Depression. Research in Nursing & Health. 39(4). 244–252. 22 indexed citations
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Ridner, Sheila H., et al.. (2016). Breast cancer survivors’ perspectives of critical lymphedema self-care support needs. Supportive Care in Cancer. 24(6). 2743–2750. 27 indexed citations
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Hamrin, Vanya, et al.. (2016). Theoretical Approaches to Enhancing Motivation for Adherence to Antidepressant Medications. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. 31(2). 223–230. 8 indexed citations
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Limonero, Joaquín T., Joaquín Tomás‐Sábado, María José Gómez-Romero, et al.. (2014). Evidence for Validity of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale in a Young Spanish Sample. The Spanish Journal of Psychology. 17. E34–E34. 63 indexed citations
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Ridner, Sheila H., et al.. (2012). Breast Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema. Clinical journal of oncology nursing. 16(6). 609–614. 23 indexed citations
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Ridner, Sheila H., et al.. (2011). Voices From the Shadows. Cancer Nursing. 35(1). E18–E26. 80 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G. & Kenneth A. Wallston. (2010). Psychological Vulnerability Predicts Increases in Depressive Symptoms in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Nursing Research. 59(2). 140–146. 31 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., et al.. (2005). Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral Program for Women with Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. 37(5). 249–257, 276. 19 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., et al.. (2005). Development and Validation of the Emotional Intimacy Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement. 13(3). 193–206. 74 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G.. (2001). Predictors of pain catastrophizing in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. 15(6). 279–288. 22 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G. & Kenneth A. Wallston. (2001). Predictors of improvement in a cognitive-behavioral intervention for women with rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 23(4). 291–297. 28 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., et al.. (1999). Determining cost drivers for pediatric home health services.. PubMed. 16(5). 263–71. 1 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G. & Kenneth A. Wallston. (1999). The Development and Validation of the Psychological Vulnerability Scale. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 23(2). 119–129. 99 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., et al.. (1998). Effects of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for women with rheumatoid arthritis. Research in Nursing & Health. 21(4). 315–326. 41 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G.. (1989). Addressing Challenges in Nursing Informatics Instruction. Journal of Nursing Education. 28(2). 82–84. 1 indexed citations
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Sinclair, Vaughn G.. (1989). The Computer as Partner in Health Care Instruction. PubMed. 3(5). 391–398.
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Sinclair, Vaughn G.. (1987). Literature Searches by Computer. Image the Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 19(1). 35–37.
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Sinclair, Vaughn G., et al.. (1986). The Effect of Primary Nursing on Nursing Quality Assurance. JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration. 16(11). 24???32–24???32. 5 indexed citations

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