Journal of Politeness Research

Aims & Scope

Contributions to the Journal of Politeness Research focus on various aspects of politeness as a complex linguistic and non-linguistic phenomenon.

The multidisciplinary journal broadens and sharpens the understanding of the nature of politeness by providing a much-needed forum for synergies to develop between researchers approaching politeness from different disciplinary angles.

The journal also strengthens and widens the existing cross-cultural and intercultural body of politeness research by encouraging new contributions from lesser-studied cultures and languages.

Journal of Politeness Research is associated with the work of the international Linguistic Politeness Research Group (LPRG).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4906

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	96

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.990

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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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.

• Politeness Theory and Relational Work

  Citation: 550

  Authors: Miriam A., Richard J.

• Impoliteness and Entertainment in the Television Quiz Show: The Weakest Link

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Jonathan

• Trolling in asynchronous computer-mediated communication: From user discussions to academic definitions

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Claire

• (Im)Politeness, Face and Perceptions of Rapport: Unpackaging their Bases and Interrelationships

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Helen

• Beyond the micro-level in politeness research

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Marina

• Face as relational and interactional: A communication framework for research on face, facework, and politeness

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Robert B

• The discursive challenge to politeness research: An interactional alternative

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Michael

• The pragmatics of swearing

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Timothy, Kristin

• Politeness and in-directness across cultures: A comparison of English, German, Polish and Russian requests

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Eva

• Politeness, Humor and Gender in the Workplace: Negotiating Norms and Identifying Contestation

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Janet, Stephanie

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