Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare at Western Michigan University promotes the understanding of social welfare by applying social science knowledge, methodology and technology to problems of social policy, politics, the social ecology and social services.

The Journal provides an outstanding book review section as a regular feature of each issue.

Since its first printing in 1974, the Journal has published articles on such topics as social change, gender, race, homelessness, social welfare history, cultural diversity, international social welfare and the social dimensions of health and mental health.

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Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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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.

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.

• From Financial Literacy to Financial Capability Among Youth

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Elizabeth, Margaret S.

• Family Ties During Imprisonment: Important to Whom and For What?

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Creasie Finney

• Beyond Coping: An Empowerment Perspective on Stressful Life Events

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Lorraine M.

• Residential Mobility and Youth Well-Being: Research, Policy, and Practice Issues

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Edward, Kevin

• Culture as Deficit: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Concept of Culture in Contemporary Social Work Discourse

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Yoosun

• Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: Trauma in the Lives of Homeless Youth Prior to and During Homelessness

  Citation: 75

  Authors: John, Sue

• U.S. Immigration Policy and Immigrant Children's Well-being: The Impact of Policy Shifts

  Citation: 70

  Authors: David K., Cecilia, David, Maria, Lorraine, Judy, Karen, Elizabeth

• Differences in Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Microaggression among Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Black, and White Young Adults

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Shandra, Jeffrey

• Prevalence of Child Welfare Services Involvement among Homeless and Low-Income Mothers: A Five-year Birth Cohort Study

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Jennifer F., David, Susan, Stephen, Dennis

• A Critique of the Global Trafficking Discourse and U.S. Policy

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Moshoula Capous