Sociology of Education

Aims & Scope

Sociology of Education (SOE) provides a forum for studies in the sociology of education and human social development.

SOE publishes research that examines how social institutions and individuals’ experiences within these institutions affect educational processes and social development.

Such research may span various levels of analysis, ranging from the individual to the structure of relations among social and educational institutions.

In an increasingly complex society, important educational issues arise throughout the life cycle.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	3.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.965

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1490

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	261

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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.

• Effects of College Transition and Perceptions of the Campus Racial Climate on Latino College Students' Sense of Belonging

  Citation: 1019

  Authors: Sylvia, Deborah Faye

• Social Class Differences in Family-School Relationships: The Importance of Cultural Capital

  Citation: 843

  Authors: Annette

• Moments of Social Inclusion and Exclusion Race, Class, and Cultural Capital in Family-School Relationships

  Citation: 814

  Authors: Annette, Erin McNamara

• Maximally Maintained Inequality: Expansion, Reform, and Opportunity in Irish Education, 1921-75

  Citation: 640

  Authors: Adrian E., Michael

• World Expansion of Mass Education, 1870-1980

  Citation: 582

  Authors: John W., Francisco O., Yasemin Nuhoglu

• The Attitude-Achievement Paradox Among Black Adolescents

  Citation: 579

  Authors: Roslyn Arlin

• Cultural Capital, Gender, and School Success: The Role of Habitus

  Citation: 572

  Authors: Susan A.

• Parental Cultural Capital and Educational Attainment in the Netherlands: A Refinement of the Cultural Capital Perspective

  Citation: 562

  Authors: Nan Dirk De, Paul M. De, Gerbert

• Effects of Parental Involvement on Eighth-Grade Achievement

  Citation: 533

  Authors: Esther Ho, J. Douglas

• From First Grade Forward: Early Foundations of High School Dropout

  Citation: 520

  Authors: Karl L., Doris R., Carrie S.

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