Journal of Comparative Family Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Comparative Family Studies provides a unique cross-cultural perspective on the study of the family.

It promotes the interaction between different cultures and life styles.

It provides the latest trends in research.

Established since 1970, it contains valuable material for sociologists, anthropologists, family counselors, and social psychologists.

The journal is an important source for promoting a better understanding of inter ethnic family interaction that is essential for all multicultural societies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.468

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

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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 Psychology 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.

• Patriarchy in Transition: Women and the Changing Family in the Middle East

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Valentine M.

• Fictive Kinship Relations in black extended families

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Linda M., Robert Joseph, Rukmalie

• Confucianism and the Korean Family

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Insook Han, Lee-Jay

• Kinscripts

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Carol B., Linda M.

• Marital Power and the Theory of Resources in Cultural Context

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Hyman

• Violence by Children Against Mothers in Relation to Violence Between Parents and Corporal Punishment by Parents

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Arina, Murray A.

• Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Nation: Some Implications for Black Family Studies

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Patricia Hill

• Consensual Unions in Latin America: Persistence of a Dual Nuptiality System

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Teresa Castro

• The Changes in Mainland Chinese Families During the Social Transition: A Critical Analysis

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Anqi, Yan

• Social Research on Family Lifestyles among Arabs in Israel

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Majid

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