Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment helps social workers firmly grasp developing issues in human behavior theories.

It provides an outlet for empirically based articles about human behavior theory that facilitate social workers’ practice goals.

This innovative journal is the first to address the complexities of human behavior in relation to social work and its relevancy to practice.

This makes it an essential resource for classes in human behavior in the social environment.

Articles provide you with groundbreaking, up-to-date information on developments in empirically based human behavior theory.

They address conceptual and empirical foci which study human behavior as a complex phenomenon.

Supported theories target specific behaviors for change, possess clarity by describing in detail the intended change(s), predict the change(s), and facilitate the desired behavioral change(s) through implementation of the model theory.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.564

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10303

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	501

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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 impact of climate change and natural disasters on vulnerable populations: A systematic review of literature

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Mia A., LeaAnne

• The impact and long-term effects of childhood trauma

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Heather

• A Life Beyond Work? Job Demands, Work-Life Balance, and Wellbeing in UK Academics

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Gail, Fiona

• From “brute” to “thug:” The demonization and criminalization of unarmed Black male victims in America

  Citation: 174

  Authors: CalvinJohn, David

• Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Exploring a Theory to Inform Practice and Research

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Kirsten A.

• Sociological Theories of Intimate Partner Violence

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Jennifer

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Martha S., Claire M., Charlaine J.

• <i>Oyate Ptayela:</i>Rebuilding the Lakota Nation Through Addressing Historical Trauma Among Lakota Parents

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Maria Yellow Horse Brave

• The Ecology of Homelessness

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Roger M., David A.

• Social Stigma and Homelessness: The Limits of Social Change

  Citation: 114

  Authors: John R., Bruce R.

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