JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE FAMILY STUDIES

metrics 2024

Exploring the Tapestry of Family Dynamics Across Cultures

Introduction

JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE FAMILY STUDIES is a premier academic journal published by University of Toronto Press Inc. Since its inception in 1973, the journal has established a significant presence in the fields of anthropology, sociology, and social psychology, earning a distinguished Q1 categorization in anthropology and positioning itself within the top ranks across various social sciences disciplines. With a focus on comparative analyses of family structures and dynamics, this journal serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in understanding familial complexities across cultures and societies. Although it is not an open-access journal, the quality of research published is paramount, with Scopus rankings placing it in the 83rd percentile for anthropology. The journal aims to foster scholarly dialogue and advance knowledge, making it a vital platform for those devoted to the study of family systems. Its dedication to rigorous research reflects the importance of family relationships in broad social contexts, affirming its relevance in contemporary academic discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.47
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life14.40
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI0.50
Total Documents833
WOS Total Citations1042
SCIMAGO Total Citations1454
SCIMAGO SELF Citations94
Scopus Journal Rank0.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.32

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #85/502
Percentile 83.07
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #440/1466
Percentile 69.99
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #173/310
Percentile 44.19
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 50/66
Percentile 25.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 44/66
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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