Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work® is dedicated to the examina­tion of multicultural social issues as they relate to social work policy, research, theory, and practice.

The journal helps readers develop knowledge and promote understanding of the impact of culture, ethnicity, and class on the individual, group, organization, and community on the delivery of human services.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.606

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9566

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	220

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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.

• From carceral feminism to transformative justice: Women-of-color feminism and alternatives to incarceration

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Mimi E.

• Effects of Familism and Family Cohesion on Problem Behaviors Among Adolescents in Mexican Immigrant Families in the Southwest United States

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Flavio F., Monica, Stephen

• Cultural Competence Revisited

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Ann Marie, Lisa

• Filial Piety and Care for Elders: A Contested Confucian Virtue Reexamined

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Edward R.

• The Blessings and the Curses of Filial Piety on Dignity at the End of Life: Lived Experience of Hong Kong Chinese Adult Children Caregivers

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Cecilia L. W., Andy H. Y., Pamela P. Y., Harvey M., Robert A., Samantha M. C., Doris M. W.

• Victimization and Microaggressions Targeting LGBTQ College Students: Gender Identity As a Moderator of Psychological Distress

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Kristie L., Michael R., Z

• Toward a Cultural Competence Measure for Social Work with Specific Populations

  Citation: 75

  Authors: David P., Alyson

• From Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Corry, Ted

• “Our Kids Aren’t Dropping Out; They’re Being Pushed Out”: Native American Students and Racial Microaggressions in Schools

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Katie, Ross

• A Teaching Framework for Transformative Multicultural Social Work Education

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Mo Yee, Gilbert J.

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