Dementia

Aims & Scope

The aim of the journal is to publish original research, or original scholarship contributions, to the existing literature on social research and dementia.

The journal will consider all relevant designs, methods and methodologies that meet this aim.

The journal will also consider narrative-based and/or other forms of literature review that seek to answer social research questions in dementia studies; however, such reviews need to have a systematic approach to literature collation and reporting.

All original research published in the journal must comply with ethical approval processes.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.113

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4045

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1366

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine 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.

• Participatory research

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Jan

• What is the current state of care for older people with dementia in general hospitals? A literature review

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Jan, Saskia

• Embodied selfhood in Alzheimer's disease

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Pia C.

• The positive aspects of caregiving in dementia: A critical review of the qualitative literature

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Joanna, Tom, Jane

• Shared decision-making in dementia: A review of patient and family carer involvement

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Lyndsey M, Carol J, Karen S

• Development of a conceptual framework of positive aspects of caregiving in dementia

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Hélène, Chantal, Johanne

• Sustaining `couplehood'

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Ingrid, Mike, Ulla

• Dementia: Stigma, Language, and Dementia-friendly

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Kate

• From Ritual to Relationship

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Jan

• Art therapies and dementia care: A systematic review

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Renée L.

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