JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research on Family Violence Issues

Introduction

JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE is a prestigious academic journal dedicated to the study of family violence, encompassing psychological, legal, and sociological perspectives. Published by SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, this journal ranks in the top quartile of its field, evidenced by its impressive standings in Clinical Psychology, Law, and Sociology and Political Science, with Scopus rankings placing it among the top 3% of journals in the social sciences. With coverage from 1986 to 2024, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to explore the complexities of family violence dynamics. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that informs practice, policy, and further academic study. Although not Open Access, it remains an indispensable source of knowledge in the ever-evolving fields of psychology, law, and social sciences, underlining its importance in advancing scholarship and fostering understanding around critical issues related to familial abuse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.25
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index93
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.88
Influence0.92
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI1.08
Total Documents1792
WOS Total Citations4298
SCIMAGO Total Citations7685
SCIMAGO SELF Citations573
Scopus Journal Rank1.25
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.66
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #25/1025
Percentile 97.56
Quartile Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #29/604
Percentile 95.20
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #82/1466
Percentile 94.41
Quartile Q1
Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #43/311
Percentile 86.17
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 9/66
Percentile 87.10
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 52/180
Percentile 71.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FAMILY STUDIES
Rank 16/66
Percentile 75.76
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 41/180
Percentile 77.22
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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