Journal of Family Issues

Aims & Scope

The journal is devoted to contemporary social issues and social problems related to marriage and family life and to theoretical and professional issues of current interest to those who work with and study families.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.896

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	102

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5731

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1110

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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.

• The Revised Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS2)

  Citation: 5204

  Authors: MURRAY A., SHERRY L., SUE, DAVID B.

• The Differential Effects of Intimate Terrorism and Situational Couple Violence

  Citation: 467

  Authors: Michael P., Janel M.

• Grandparents Caring for their Grandchildren

  Citation: 463

  Authors: Karsten, Isabella

• People's Reasons for Divorcing: Gender, Social Class, the Life Course, and Adjustment

  Citation: 348

  Authors: PAUL R., DENISE

• A Comparison of Marriages and Cohabiting Relationships

  Citation: 332

  Authors: STEVEN L.

• Measuring the Division of Household Labor

  Citation: 325

  Authors: SAMPSON LEE, DANIEL T.

• Intergenerational Support to Aging Parents

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Merril, Daphna, Frances M.

• Effects of Mothers' Parental Efficacy Beliefs and Promotive Parenting Strategies on Inner-City Youth

  Citation: 317

  Authors: MONIKA, JACQUELYNNE S.

• Work-Family Facilitation and Conflict, Working Fathers and Mothers, Work-Family Stressors and Support

  Citation: 315

  Authors: E. Jeffrey

• Linkages Between the Work-family Interface and Work, Family, and Individual Outcomes

  Citation: 314

  Authors: PATRICIA

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