Journal of Aging Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Aging Studies features scholarly articles offering theoretically engaged interpretations that challenge existing theory and empirical work.

Articles need not deal with the field of aging as a whole, but with any defensibly relevant topic pertinent to the aging experience and related to the broad concerns and subject matter of the social and behavioral sciences and the humanities.

The journal emphasizes innovation and critique - new directions in general - regardless of theoretical or methodological orientation or academic discipline.

Potential contributors are strongly advised to consult recent issues of the Journal for examples of articles that fit this mission.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7187

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	490

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.765

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	86

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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 Medicine, Nursing 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.

• Busy Bodies: Activity, aging, and the management of everyday life

  Citation: 476

  Authors: Stephen

• The body, gender, and age: Feminist insights in social gerontology

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Julia

• The information aged: A qualitative study of older adults' use of information and communications technology

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Neil

• Natural neighborhood networks — Important social networks in the lives of older adults aging in place

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Paula J.

• New sex for old: lifestyle, consumerism, and the ethics of aging well

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Stephen, Barbara

• Gerotranscendence: The contemplative dimension of aging

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Lars

• From personhood to citizenship: Broadening the lens for dementia practice and research

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Ruth, Deborah

• Permanent personhood or meaningful decline? Toward a critical anthropology of successful aging

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Sarah

• Toward a discourse shift in social gerontology: From successful aging to harmonious aging

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Jiayin, Baozhen

• Older adults' perspectives on driving cessation

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Geri, Susan

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