Chinese Sociological Review

Aims & Scope

CSR will publish high-quality original works from sociologists and other social scientists in the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and abroad.

The mission of the journal is to advance the understanding of contemporary Chinese society and contribute to general knowledge in the discipline of sociology.

All research articles will undergo a rigorous editorial screening and peer review process.

The journal is intended for an international readership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3605

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	251

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.189

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

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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 Chinese General Social Survey (2003-8)

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Yanjie, Lulu

• Household Wealth in China

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Yu, Yongai

• Higher Education Expansion and Social Stratification in China

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Wei-Jun Jean

• Publisher's Note

  Citation: 123

  Authors:

• Living Arrangements of the Elderly in China and Consequences for Their Emotional Well-being

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Qiang, Donald J.

• The Household Registration System and Rural-Urban Educational Inequality in Contemporary China

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Xiaogang

• Social capital and COVID-19: a multidimensional and multilevel approach

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Cary

• Changing Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Taiwan, 1995–2012

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Yen-hsin Alice, Fen-Chieh Felice, Amy

• Trends in Educational Attainment in China

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Donald J.

• To mask or not to mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic: how Chinese students in America experience and cope with stigma

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Yingyi, Ning

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