Journal of Youth Studies

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on the Future of Youth Studies

Introduction

Journal of Youth Studies is a pivotal academic publication catering to the dynamic field of youth research, examining the social, cultural, and educational factors that influence young people's lives today. Published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, this journal stands out in the realm of sociology and social sciences, boasting impressive impact factor rankings with Q2 in Lifespan and Life-course Studies and Q1 in both Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and Sociology and Political Science as of 2023. Situated in the United Kingdom with a robust editorial board, the journal encourages interdisciplinary discourse and is committed to advancing knowledge in youth-related topics, offering a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students alike. While currently not open access, the journal features a diverse array of empirical research and theoretical explorations that are indispensable for understanding the complexities of youth in contemporary society. Engaging with this journal means joining an esteemed community dedicated to impactful scholarship from 2003 extending into 2024 and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.02
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index71
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.71
Influence0.78
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.00
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI1.05
Total Documents1350
WOS Total Citations3021
SCIMAGO Total Citations7208
SCIMAGO SELF Citations922
Scopus Journal Rank1.02
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.72
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.74
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.72

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #196/1466
Percentile 86.63
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #39/275
Percentile 85.82
Quartile Q1
Life-span and Life-course Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #16/63
Percentile 74.60
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 43/263
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 63/263
Percentile 76.05
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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