Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy

Aims & Scope

Recent articles in ASAP have examined social psychological methods in the study of economic and social justice including ageism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, status quo bias and other forms of discrimination, social problems such as climate change, extremism, homelessness, inter-group conflict, natural disasters, poverty, and terrorism, and social ideals such as democracy, empowerment, equality, health, and trust.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7008

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	351

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.780

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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 Environmental Science 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.

• Best Practices in Conceptualizing and Measuring Social Class in Psychological Research

  Citation: 403

  Authors: Matthew A., Rashmita S., Martha E., Irene, Faye

• Public Perceptions About Sex Offenders and Community Protection Policies

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Jill S., Yolanda N., Timothy, Juanita

• The Bases of Power and the Power/Interaction Model of Interpersonal Influence

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Bertram H.

• Car Sharing: A New Approach to Urban Transportation Problems

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Richard

• Hate Online: A Content Analysis of Extremist Internet Sites

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Phyllis B., Diana R., Chau‐Pu

• The Fewer the Merrier?: Assessing Stigma Surrounding Consensually Non‐monogamous Romantic Relationships

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Terri D., Amy C., Jes L., Ali

• Academic Self‐Efficacy and Performance of Underrepresented STEM Majors: Gender, Ethnic, and Social Class Patterns

  Citation: 200

  Authors: David, Samantha, Silvia Sara

• The Age Structure of Contemporary Homelessness: Evidence and Implications For Public Policy

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Dennis P., Stephen, Thomas, Magdi, Jay

• Implicit Race Attitudes Predicted Vote in the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Anthony G., Colin Tucker, N., Yoav, Brian A.

• Prejudicial Attitudes Toward Older Adults May Be Exaggerated When People Feel Vulnerable to Infectious Disease: Evidence and Implications

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Lesley A., Mark

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