JOURNAL OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION

metrics 2024

Bridging Research and Practice in Family Interactions

Introduction

JOURNAL OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research within the field of communication, specifically focusing on familial interactions. Established to foster scholarly dialogue, this esteemed journal offers a platform for diverse perspectives that enrich the understanding of communication practices in family contexts. With an impressive 2023 impact factor placing it in the top quartile (Q1) of Communication studies and a notable Q2 ranking in Social Psychology, it attracts high-quality submissions that explore the complexities of family dynamics. Researchers and practitioners will find valuable insights here, facilitated by significant contributions to both communication theory and social psychology. Although not an open-access journal, the JOURNAL OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION continues to serve as an essential resource for scholars looking to make impactful advancements in the understanding of how communication shapes family relationships from 2010 to 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.78
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index32
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.66
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.70
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.96
Total Documents325
WOS Total Citations807
SCIMAGO Total Citations1522
SCIMAGO SELF Citations307
Scopus Journal Rank0.78
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.01

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #115/511
Percentile 77.50
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #131/310
Percentile 57.74
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 57/227
Percentile 75.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 70/227
Percentile 69.16
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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