Families in Society

Aims & Scope

Families in Society focuses on the broad array of issues that relate to the capabilities of individuals, families, and communities, including consideration of the various biopsychosocial, economic, and cultural factors that affect functioning and well-being.

Readers are informed of significant findings and trends through articles on research, policy and theory; direct-practice issues; and the delivery and management of services.

In this regard, articles might be informative, instructive, reflective, or controversial.

The journal is receptive to many forms of inquiry including quantitative and qualitative.

Beyond the relevance of the study itself, a major criterion for publication is the study’s applicability to practice and policy concerns and its accessibility to a variety of professionals in the social work field and related disciplines.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11225

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	226

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.518

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

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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.

• Evidence-Based Practice: An Alternative to Authority-Based Practice

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Eileen

• Shame Resilience Theory: A Grounded Theory Study on Women and Shame

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Brené

• A Self-Care Framework for Social Workers: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice

  Citation: 186

  Authors: Jacquelyn J., Shari E.

• Organizational Prevention of Vicarious Trauma

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Holly, Shanti, Lisa

• Common Themes of Resilience among Latino Immigrant Families: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Jodi Berger, Sanna J.

• The Social Network Map: Assessing Social Support in Clinical Practice

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Elizabeth M., James K.

• The Myth of Cross-Cultural Competence

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Ruth G.

• Defining Social Justice in a Socially Unjust World

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Michael

• From Grandparent to Caregiver: The Stress and Satisfaction of Raising Grandchildren

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Deborah P., Joseph A.

• Diagrammatic Assessment of Family Relationships

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Ann

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