Sexuality Research and Social Policy

Aims & Scope

Sexuality Research and Social Policy is an international multidisciplinary forum for the publication of original peer-reviewed state-of-the-art empirical research on sexuality, theoretical and methodological discussions, and the implications of this evidence for policies across the globe regarding sexual health, sexuality education, and sexual rights in diverse communities.

The journal also publishes brief research and conference reports; white papers; book, film, and other reviews; together with guest editorials and commentaries.

Sexuality Research and Social Policy occasionally publishes special issues on timely topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.037

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4536

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1407

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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.

• Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking about sexual prejudice and stigma in the twenty-first century

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Gregory M.

• Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Jae A., Peter, Kinton, Brian, Michael E.

• Patterns and Predictors of Disclosure of Sexual Orientation to Healthcare Providers Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Laura E., Ilan H.

• The impact of abstinence and comprehensive sex and STD/HIV education programs on adolescent sexual behavior

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Douglas B.

• Demographic, Psychological, and Social Characteristics of Self-Identified Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in a US Probability Sample

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Gregory M., Aaron T., Thomas J., Charles L.

• Prevalence and Association of Sexting and Online Sexual Victimization Among Spanish Adults

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Manuel, Carmen, Erika, Esther

• Minding the body: Yoga, embodiment, and well-being

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Emily A., Jennifer J., Allegra L.

• “Trying to Figure Out Where We Belong”: Narratives of Racialized Sexual Minorities on Community, Identity, Discrimination, and Health

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Monica A.

• Hook-Up Culture: Setting a New Research Agenda

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Caroline, Lisa

• Female sexual subjectivity and well-being: Comparing late adolescents with different sexual experiences

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Sharon, Melanie J.

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