JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on Critical Family Issues

Introduction

JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, is a leading academic journal in the field of social sciences, specifically focusing on the complexities and dynamics of family structures, relationships, and issues faced by families today. With its ISSN 0192-513X and E-ISSN 1552-5481, this esteemed journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers aiming to advance the understanding of family life in contemporary contexts. Since its inception in 1980, the JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES has garnered a remarkable reputation, currently ranking Q1 in the 2023 category of Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and placing in the top 82nd percentile among its peer journals in the Scopus database. The journal is not open access, ensuring a rigorous peer-review process that upholds the highest standards of academic scholarship. With a comprehensive range of articles and research findings, it aims to foster dialogue and disseminate knowledge on critical family issues, making it indispensable for those dedicated to the study and advocacy of family-related topics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.77
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index97
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.05
Influence0.72
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.50
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI0.66
Total Documents2168
WOS Total Citations5146
SCIMAGO Total Citations10545
SCIMAGO SELF Citations520
Scopus Journal Rank0.77
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.27
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.74

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #104/604
Percentile 82.78
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 30/66
Percentile 55.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 32/66
Percentile 51.52
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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