Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless

Aims & Scope

Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness (SDH) is an international publication of original, peer-reviewed papers on psychosocial distress and homelessness throughout society.

The Journal publishes original research papers, theoretical papers, review papers, brief reports, review articles, and special issues.

The Journal is designed for professionals in the behavioral, medical, psychological, and social sciences.

The Journal is dedicated to innovative and timely studies in three broad areas of research: 1.

Social distress and disorganization across different groups, cultures, and settings, in areas such as education, healthcare, criminal justice, economics, social services, and families.

Research on disadvantaged populations is particularly welcome. 2.

Clinical, epidemiological, methodological, and health services research on homelessness.

Related research on poverty, inadequate or unstable housing, and associated mental and physical illnesses is encouraged. 3.

New methodologies for research on social distress and the homeless.

These methodologies can include newly developed instruments, measures, and tests; novel recruitment and sampling strategies; advanced analytic techniques and statistical approaches; and technology-based solutions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.269

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17782

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9

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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 Health Professions, 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.

• The Common-Sense Model of Illness Representation: Theoretical and Practical Considerations

  Citation: 396

  Authors: Michael A., Howard

• No digital divide? Technology use among homeless adults

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Harmony, Suzanne L., Eric, Hailey, Benjamin

• Charting the Course: An Overview of Domestic Violence in the South Asian Community in the United States

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Shamita

• Isolation as a Form of Marital Violence: The South Asian Immigrant Experience

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Margaret

• Domestic Violence in the South Asian Muslim Immigrant Population in the United States

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Ruksana

• Women and homelessness, a complex multidimensional issue: findings from a scoping review

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Monique, Lisa, Hazel, Michelle

• Co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems among homeless persons: Suggestions for research and practice

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Douglas L.

• Acculturative Stress in the Adjustment of Immigrant Families

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Tania N.

• Homelessness, housing instability, intimate partner violence, mental health, and functioning: A multi-year cohort study of IPV survivors and their children

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Heidi, Judith, John, Cris

• Violence and Community, Terms in Conflict: An Ecological Approach to Resilience

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Caroline S., Liliana

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