Journal of Family Social Work

Aims & Scope

Each issue of the Journal of Family Social Work contains peer reviewed research articles, conceptual and practice articles devoted to innovative family theory and practice subjects.

In celebrating social workers’ tradition of working with couples and families in their life context, the Journal of Family Social Work features articles which advance the capacity of practitioners to integrate research, theory building, and practice wisdom into their services to families.

It is a journal of policy, clinical practice, and research directed to the needs of social workers and other mental health and family practitioners who work with couples and families.

The Journal of Family Social Work makes a unique attempt at balancing clinical relevance and academic exactitude.

By uniting clinicians and researchers from social work, family enrichment, family therapy, family studies, family psychology and sociology, health and mental health, and child welfare, it stresses a blending of sociocultural contexts, the uniqueness of the family, and the person of the clinician.

As an interdisciplinary forum, it provides a creative mixing of clinical innovation, practice wisdom, theory, and academic excellence.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.224

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19853

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	32

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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

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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.

• Capacity-Building Family-Systems Intervention Practices

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Carl J., Carol M.

• Characteristics and Trends in Family-Centered Conceptualizations

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Pamela, Jean Ann, Ann

• The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorders on the Family: A Qualitative Study of Mothers’ Perspectives

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Christopher E., Lindsey, Joelle D., Danielle C.

• Parenting a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Public Perceptions and Parental Conceptualizations

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Susan L., Heather R., Ruth J., J. Carolyn

• Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: A Meta-Analysis of Child Behavior Outcomes and Parent Stress

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Morgan E., Amanda, Raymond E., Ann K.

• Acculturative Stress, Social Support, and Depression in Korean American Families

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Gil

• Family Quality of Life: A Framework for Policy and Social Service Provisions to Support Families of Children With Disabilities

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Mian, Roy

• Family and cultural protective factors as the bedrock of resilience and growth for Indigenous women who have experienced violence

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Catherine E.

• The Role of Social Support in the Transition From Foster Care to Emerging Adulthood

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Loring Paul

• The Native American Family Circle: Roots of Resiliency

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Hilary N., Barry J.

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