American Journal of Sexuality Education

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Sexuality Education speaks directly to the distinct, professional needs of sexuality educators and trainers.

This peer-reviewed journal provides sexuality educators and trainers with current research about sexuality education programming, best practices, sample lesson plans, reports on curriculum development and assessment, literature reviews, scholarly commentary, educational program reports, media reviews (books, videos, internet resources, and curricula), and letters to the editor.

The American Journal of Sexuality Education addresses a variety of sexuality topics and audiences, presenting up-to-date theory and practice, lessons, and evaluations.

Since sexuality encompasses so many different topics, content for the journal will always be diverse, including but certainly not limited to teaching about: pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, sexual coercion, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, sexual orientation and identity, sexual response, sexual decision-making, gender identity, and more.

The American Journal of Sexuality Education was previously published under the title Journal of Sex Education and Therapy (published from 1975 to 2001) and is affiliated with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists ( http://www.aasect.org/).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.20

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	162

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.443

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12767

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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 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.

• Prevalence and Correlates of Sexting Behavior in Adolescents

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Joseph A., James H., Lauren, Britney

• BDSM Disclosure and Stigma Management: Identifying Opportunities for Sex Education

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Tanya, Thomas S., Timothy

• A Review of Parent-Based Barriers to Parent–Adolescent Communication about Sex and Sexuality: Implications for Sex and Family Educators

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Mona, Jonathon J.

• “This Is How You Hetero:” Sexual Minorities in Heteronormative Sex Education

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Steven, Paul

• Affirmative Consent: What Do College Student Leaders Think About “Yes Means Yes” as the Standard for Sexual Behavior?

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Jena Nicols, Susan

• A Sexuality Education Discourses Framework: Conservative, Liberal, Critical, and Postmodern

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Tiffany

• A Pornography Literacy Class for Youth: Results of a Feasibility and Efficacy Pilot Study

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Emily F., Avanti, Tiffany T., Jennifer, Jessica, Nicole

• Dangerous Omissions: Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage School-Based Sexuality Education and the Betrayal of LGBTQ Youth

  Citation: 62

  Authors: John P., Mickey J.

• Sexual Health Education for Individuals with Disabilities: A Call to Action

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Anna C., Shanon S., Tammy V.

• Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Learning Inequality through Sexuality Education

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Catherine, Sinikka

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