Journal of Comparative Social Work

Aims & Scope

This journal promotes contributions, discussions and an exchange of knowledge on Social Work issues.

Social Work is a line of work carried out by trained professionals, or "Social Workers", in many different countries.

Accordingly, the nature of social work can vary widely.

However, its broad aim is to assess and meet people's social needs by providing services that enable them to live in safety, independence and dignity.

In order to appropriately cater to the needs of the people they serve, the practices, aims and values of Social Workers must reflect the cultural and social norms of the society in which they operate.

Comparative social work emphasizes comparative studies of social work between different countries, cultures and contexts.

The journal aims to support practitioners and academics alike through its discussions of matters relevant to Social Work Practice.

This journal publishes two types of peer-reviewed scientific articles on subjects of importance for social work, with a special emphasis on comparative research on different aspects.

This includes: -Comparative studies -Single site studies that also generate insight and knowledge in various geographical/cultural and national settings.

We also welcome essays discussing/reflecting relevant subjects from an individual point of view, and at least two members of our editorial board will review such papers (maximum of 3,000 words).

The JCSW was founded in 2006 and is currently hosted by the University of Stavanger, in cooperation with the University of Agder and the University of Nordland.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

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 use of Triangulation in Social Sciences Research

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Ashatu

• Job satisfaction and social rewards in the social services

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Jorunn Theresia

• Social Work in Ghana

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Christel

• The Experience of Incarcerated Mothers Living in a Correctional Institution with their Children in Ethiopia

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Eden Begna, Sarah Catherine Patricia Duff

• Upcycling – a new perspective on waste in social innovation

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Charlotte, Marie

• 'He said he was going to kill me'

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Dabney P., Nancy S. DeSousa, Jasmine D., Ellen D., Olivia C., Maria A.F.

• To tell the right story

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Erik

• Narratives from parents in England and Norway

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Vibeke, Elisabeth

• Constructing a vignette for qualitative comparative family research

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Lennart, Siv

• Private and public families

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Siv, Lennart