Symbolic Interaction

Aims & Scope

A premier journal, Symbolic Interaction presents work inspired by the interactionist perspective on society, social organization, and social life.

It is the major publication of the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction.

The journal welcomes contributions from all scholars working, empirically or theoretically, within the broad tradition of social science inspired by American pragmatism and its European counterparts, as well as those wishing to engage in debates with that tradition.

The journal publishes research that develops interactionist theories, generates new methodological directions and ideas, and studies substantive topics from the interactionist perspective.

It recognizes the increasing global interest in interactionist approaches, and actively encourages submissions from scholars working from a variety of affiliations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.952

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5249

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	176

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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 Nursing, Psychology and 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.

• Situational Analyses: Grounded Theory Mapping After the Postmodern Turn

  Citation: 475

  Authors: Adele E.

• Interactional Past and Potential: The Social Construction of Place Attachment

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Melinda J.

• Short‐Term Ethnography: Intense Routes to Knowing

  Citation: 385

  Authors: Sarah, Jennie

• The Importance of Authenticity for Self and Society

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Rebecca J.

• Shame in Self and Society

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Thomas J.

• Sociological Introspection and Emotional Experience

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Carolyn

• The Synthetic Situation: Interactionism for a Global World

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Karin Knorr

• Exhibiting Interaction: Conduct and Collaboration in Museums and Galleries

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Dirk, Christian, Jon

• RETHINKING VICTIMIZATION: AN INTERACTIONAL APPROACH TO VICTIMOLOGY

  Citation: 209

  Authors: James A., Gale

• The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as Collective Activity

  Citation: 174

  Authors: David

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