Society and Animals

Aims & Scope

Society & Animals publishes studies that describe and analyze our experiences of non-human animals from the perspective of various disciplines within both the social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science) and humanities (e.g., history, literary criticism).

The journal specifically deals with subjects such as human-animal interactions in various settings (animal cruelty, the therapeutic uses of animals), the applied uses of animals (research, education, medicine and agriculture), the use of animals in popular culture (e.g. dog-fighting, circus, animal companion, animal research), attitudes toward animals as affected by different socializing agencies and strategies, representations of animals in literature, the history of the domestication of animals, the politics of animal welfare, and the constitution of the animal rights movement.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.183

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22268

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	73

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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 Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Veterinary, 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.

• Anthropomorphism and Anthropomorphic Selection—Beyond the "Cute Response"

  Citation: 177

  Authors: James

• More Than a Furry Companion: The Ripple Effect of Companion Animals on Neighborhood Interactions and Sense of Community

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Max, Lisa, Billie, Darcy

• The "Disgusting" Spider: The Role of Disease and Illness in the Perpetuation of Fear of Spiders

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Graham C. L.

• It's a Dog's Life: Elevating Status from Pet to "Fur Baby" at Yappy Hour

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Jessica

• Perpetration-induced Traumatic Stress in Persons Who Euthanize Nonhuman Animals in Surgeries, Animal Shelters, and Laboratories

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Pauleen, Vanessa

• Cross-Cultural Comparison of Student Attitudes toward Snakes

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Murat, Pavol, Muhammet

• Making Wildlife Viewable: Habituation and Attraction

  Citation: 116

  Authors: John

• Metaphoric Relationships with Pets

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Russell W.

• Public Attitudes Toward Animal Research: Some International Comparisons

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Ralph, Kinya, Linda

• Attitudes toward Animals: Species Ratings

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Janis Wiley

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