Theory and Research in Social Education

Aims & Scope

Theory & Research in Social Education is designed to stimulate and communicate system­atic research and thinking in social education.

Its purpose is to foster the creation and exchange of ideas and research findings that will expand knowledge and understanding of the purposes, conditions, and effects of schooling and education about society and social relations.

Manuscripts reporting conceptual or empirical studies of social educa­tion are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.580

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2180

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	258

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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.

• Can Students Evaluate Online Sources? Learning From Assessments of Civic Online Reasoning

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Sarah, Joel, Teresa, Mark, Sam

• Social Education in the Classroom: The Dynamics of the Hidden Curriculum

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Henry A., Anthony N.

• A Concept Analysis of Digital Citizenship for Democratic Citizenship Education in the Internet Age

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Moonsun

• Discussing Controversial Issues: Four Perspectives on the Teacher's Role

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Thomas E.

• Discussing Controversial Public Issues in Secondary Social Studies Classrooms: Learning from Skilled Teachers

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Diana E.

• Elicitation Techniques: Getting People to Talk About Ideas They Don’t Usually Talk About

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Keith C.

• Manifesting Destiny: Re/presentations of Indigenous Peoples in K–12 U.S. History Standards

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Sarah B., Ryan T., Gregory J., Antonio J.

• Redesigning Civic Education for the Digital Age: Participatory Politics and the Pursuit of Democratic Engagement

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Joseph, Erica, Elyse

• A National Perspective on the Effects of High-Stakes Testing and Standardization on Elementary Social Studies Marginalization

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Paul G., Tina L.

• Asian Americans in American History: An AsianCrit Perspective on Asian American Inclusion in State U.S. History Curriculum Standards

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Sohyun

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