Sociological Methodology

Aims & Scope

Sociological Methodology (SM) is the only American Sociological Association periodical publication devoted entirely to research methods.

It is a compendium of new and sometimes controversial advances in social science methodology.

Contributions come from diverse areas and have something new and useful—and sometimes surprising—to say about a wide range of methodological topics.

SM seeks qualitative and quantitative contributions that address the full range of methodological problems confronted by empirical research in the social sciences, including conceptualization, data analysis, data collection, measurement, modeling, and research design.

The journal provides a natural forum for engaging the philosophical issues that underpin sociological research.

Papers published in SM are original methodological contributions including new methodological developments, reviews or illustrations of recent developments that provide new methodological insights, and critical evaluative discussions of research practices and traditions.

SM encourages the inclusion of applications to real-world sociological data.

SM is published annually as an edited, hardbound book.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.440

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	66

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2567

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	128

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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.

• Asymptotic Confidence Intervals for Indirect Effects in Structural Equation Models

  Citation: 7702

  Authors: Michael E.

• Bayesian Model Selection in Social Research

  Citation: 4624

  Authors: Adrian E.

• Assessing Reliability and Stability in Panel Models

  Citation: 1699

  Authors: Blair, Bengt, Duane F., Gene F.

• 5. Sampling and Estimation in Hidden Populations Using Respondent-Driven Sampling

  Citation: 1271

  Authors: Matthew J., Douglas D.

• 4. Regression with Missing Ys: An Improved Strategy for Analyzing Multiply Imputed Data

  Citation: 1219

  Authors: Paul T.

• 5. Three Likelihood-Based Methods for Mean and Covariance Structure Analysis with Nonnormal Missing Data

  Citation: 1170

  Authors: Ke-Hai, Peter M.

• Discrete-Time Methods for the Analysis of Event Histories

  Citation: 1121

  Authors: Paul D.

• New Specifications for Exponential Random Graph Models

  Citation: 1054

  Authors: Tom A. B., Philippa E., Garry L., Mark S.

• Complex Sample Data in Structural Equation Modeling

  Citation: 1042

  Authors: Bengt O., Albert

• Comparing Regression Coefficients Between Same-sample Nested Models Using Logit and Probit

  Citation: 966

  Authors: Kristian Bernt, Anders, Richard

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