American Behavioral Scientist

Aims & Scope

For over 50 years, American Behavioral Scientist has been a valuable source of information for scholars, researchers, professionals, and students, providing in-depth perspectives on intriguing contemporary topics throughout the social and behavioral sciences.

Each issue offers comprehensive analysis of a single topic, examining such important and diverse arenas as sociology, international and U.S. politics, behavioral sciences, communication and media, economics, education, ethnic and racial studies, terrorism, and public service.

The journal's interdisciplinary approach stimulates creativity and occasionally controversy within the emerging frontiers of the social sciences, exploring the critical issues that affect our world and challenge our thinking.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.961

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5159

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1428

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Ethnography of Infrastructure

  Citation: 2552

  Authors: SUSAN LEIGH

• Social Capital and Community Resilience

  Citation: 1451

  Authors: Daniel P., Michelle A.

• Economic Development Through Bureaucratic Corruption

  Citation: 1247

  Authors: Nathaniel H.

• The Resolution of Conflict

  Citation: 1203

  Authors: Morton

• Racism and Health I

  Citation: 1002

  Authors: David R., Selina A.

• Does the Internet Increase, Decrease, or Supplement Social Capital?

  Citation: 988

  Authors: BARRY, ANABEL QUAN, JAMES, KEITH

• Resiliency and Vulnerability to Adverse Developmental Outcomes Associated With Poverty

  Citation: 769

  Authors: NORMAN

• Social Skill and Institutional Theory

  Citation: 755

  Authors: NEIL

• Learning Analytics

  Citation: 749

  Authors: George

• Internet Addiction

  Citation: 748

  Authors: Kimberly S.

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