American Sociological Review

Aims & Scope

American Sociological Review (ASR) is the American Sociological Association’s flagship journal.

The ASA founded this journal in 1936 with the mission to publish original works of interest to the discipline of sociology in general, new theoretical developments, results of research that advance understanding of fundamental social processes, and important methodological innovations.

All areas of sociology are welcome in ASR.

Emphasis is on exceptional quality and general interest.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.2
2024	7.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	4.203

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	382

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1047

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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.

• The Iron Cage Revisited: Institutional Isomorphism and Collective Rationality in Organizational Fields

  Citation: 27207

  Authors: Paul J., Walter W.

• The Norm of Reciprocity: A Preliminary Statement

  Citation: 7631

  Authors: Alvin W.

• Social Change and Crime Rate Trends: A Routine Activity Approach

  Citation: 6867

  Authors: Lawrence E., Marcus

• Culture in Action: Symbols and Strategies

  Citation: 4969

  Authors: Ann

• Structural Inertia and Organizational Change

  Citation: 4491

  Authors: Michael T., John

• Power-Dependence Relations

  Citation: 4111

  Authors: Richard M.

• The Sources and Consequences of Embeddedness for the Economic Performance of Organizations: The Network Effect

  Citation: 3791

  Authors: Brian

• Techniques of Neutralization: A Theory of Delinquency

  Citation: 3704

  Authors: Gresham M., David

• Frame Alignment Processes, Micromobilization, and Movement Participation

  Citation: 3565

  Authors: David A., E. Burke, Steven K., Robert D.

• Boundary-Work and the Demarcation of Science from Non-Science: Strains and Interests in Professional Ideologies of Scientists

  Citation: 3070

  Authors: Thomas F.

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