YOUTH & SOCIETY

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Voices of Young Generations

Introduction

YOUTH & SOCIETY is a premier academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, dedicated to advancing the understanding of the complex dynamics that shape the lives of young people within societal contexts. Established in 1969, this journal has become a vital resource in the fields of sociology and political science, consistently ranked in the Q1 category across various social science classifications, including a remarkable 51 out of 604 in general social sciences as of 2023. With its rigorous peer-reviewed articles, YOUTH & SOCIETY encompasses a diverse range of research topics, from youth culture and identity to education and social policy, making it an indispensable tool for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although it does not currently offer Open Access, the journal's commitment to academic excellence is evident through its impressive Scopus rankings in sociology and broader social sciences. With each issue, YOUTH & SOCIETY continues to contribute significantly to the discourse surrounding youth and social transformation, enriching our understanding of the roles and experiences of young individuals in today’s complex social landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.97
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index74
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.54
Influence0.80
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life7.40
Citing Half Life8.60
JCI0.93
Total Documents945
WOS Total Citations2170
SCIMAGO Total Citations5153
SCIMAGO SELF Citations150
Scopus Journal Rank0.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.48

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #51/604
Percentile 91.56
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #170/1466
Percentile 88.40
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #34/275
Percentile 87.64
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 24/67
Percentile 64.90
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 58/263
Percentile 78.10
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 72/217
Percentile 67.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 20/67
Percentile 70.15
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 79/263
Percentile 69.96
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 78/217
Percentile 64.06
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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