Journal of Lesbian Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Lesbian Studies examines the cultural, historical, and interpersonal impact of the lesbian experience on society, keeping all readers – professional, academic, or general – informed and up-to-date on current findings, resources, and community concerns.

The journal is interdisciplinary in scope and is essential reading for independent scholars, lay people, professors, and students.

The Journal of Lesbian Studies fosters new scholarship without cutting ties to grassroots activism.

It gives the lesbian experience an international and multicultural voice, presenting book reviews, poetry, letters to the editor, debates, and commentaries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11156

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	154

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.521

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

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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 Medicine 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.

• Triple Jeopardy and Beyond: Multiple Minority Stress and Resilience Among Black Lesbians

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Lisa, Jennifer, Kelly, Amy, Gary

• Everyday Decolonization: Living a Decolonizing Queer Politics

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Sarah, Cindy

• Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Experiences of Victimization: Mental Health, Revictimization, and Sexual Identity Development

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Jessica F., Kimberly F.

• Gaming out online: Black lesbian identity development and community building in Xbox Live

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Kishonna L.

• “I Don't Want to Taint the Name of Islam”: The Influence of Religion on the Lives of Muslim Lesbians

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Asifa

• Lesbian and Bisexual Female Youths Aged 14 to 21: Developmental Challenges and Victimization Experiences

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Anthony R.

• From Homophobia and Heterosexism to Heteronormativity

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Gust A.

• Lesbian Living Spaces

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Sarah A.

• Alcohol Consumption, Alcohol-Related Problems, and Other Substance Use Among Lesbian and Bisexual Women

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Laurie, Karen

• “My Spirit in My Heart”

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Karina L., Teresa, Jane M., Theresa, Rupaleem

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