Journal of Family Theory and Review

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Family Theory & Review seeks to encourage integration and growth in the multidisciplinary and international domains of inquiry that define contemporary Family Science.

The journal publishes original contributions in all areas of family theory, including new advances in theory development, reviews of existing theory, and analyses of the interface of theory and method, as well as integrative and theory-based reviews of content areas, and book reviews.

The journal draws from a broad range of the social sciences, although scholarship is favored that is based within the disciplines of Family Science, sociology, and allied disciplines, developmental and social psychology, communications, and health and allied fields.

Families are viewed broadly and inclusively to include individuals of varying ages and genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and nationalities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.5
2024	3.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.580

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	43

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2179

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	580

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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.

• Resilience Theory and Research on Children and Families: Past, Present, and Promise

  Citation: 691

  Authors: Ann S.

• Uses and Misuses of Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory of Human Development

  Citation: 458

  Authors: Jonathan R. H., Irina, Bridget E., Rachana B.

• Urie Bronfenbrenner's Theory of Human Development: Its Evolution From Ecology to Bioecology

  Citation: 432

  Authors: Edinete Maria, Jonathan

• The Ecology of Father‐Child Relationships: An Expanded Model

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Natasha J., Hiram E., Robert H., Lori

• Communication Privacy Management Theory: What Do We Know About Family Privacy Regulation?

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Sandra

• Theoretical Perspectives on Sibling Relationships

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Shawn D., Susan M., Anna

• Intersectionality as the “New” Critical Approach in Feminist Family Studies: Evolving Racial/Ethnic Feminisms and Critical Race Theories

  Citation: 212

  Authors: April L.

• The Context and Process of Theory Development: The Story of Ambiguous Loss

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Pauline

• Skilled Support Within Intimate Relationships

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Eshkol, Marci E. J.

• A Meta‐Analysis of Parent–Adolescent Conflict: Disagreement, Hostility, and Youth Maladjustment

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Bridget B., Cheryl, Nan, Robert A.

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