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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Social Issues is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues along with Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy and Social Issues and Policy Review. The journal was established in 1945. The editor-in-chief is Carey S. Ryan (University of Nebraska Omaha). The journal covers human and social issues such as poverty, privacy, youth violence, social class, and education. Less
Journal of Social Issues Key Metrics
CiteScore 
8.2
H-Index
138
SJR
Q1Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
SNIP
1.95
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Above 9 months96%
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Topics Covered on Journal of Social Issues
Psychology
Legal socialization
Procedural justice
Critical thinking
Sustainable consumption
Test performance
Social class
Collective action
Social change
Reproductive justice
Psychological science
Racism
System justification
Social issues
Social psychology
Journal of Social Issues Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1944 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Journal of Social Issues
What will my life be like when I am 25? How do children's social class contexts predict their imagined and actual futures?
- 10 Nov 2024
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Challenging the status‐quo with practical theory: Introduction to John T. Jost upon receiving SPSSI's Kurt Lewin Award 2023
- 31 Oct 2024
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Correction to “Lower SES PhD students experience interpersonal disconnection from others both inside and outside of academia”
- 28 Oct 2024
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Biased career choices? It depends what you believe: Trainee teachers’ aversions to working in low‐income schools are moderated by beliefs about inequality, meritocracy, and growth mindsets
- 21 Oct 2024
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Selection and the economic value of education: A barrier to reducing the SES achievement gap?
- 20 Oct 2024
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A deficit story in motion: How marginalized youngsters are defined out of the educational game before they enter school
- 18 Oct 2024
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What will my life be like when I am 25? How do children's social class contexts predict their imagined and actual futures?
- 10 Nov 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
Challenging the status‐quo with practical theory: Introduction to John T. Jost upon receiving SPSSI's Kurt Lewin Award 2023
- 31 Oct 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
Correction to “Lower SES PhD students experience interpersonal disconnection from others both inside and outside of academia”
- 28 Oct 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
Biased career choices? It depends what you believe: Trainee teachers’ aversions to working in low‐income schools are moderated by beliefs about inequality, meritocracy, and growth mindsets
- 21 Oct 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
Selection and the economic value of education: A barrier to reducing the SES achievement gap?
- 20 Oct 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
A deficit story in motion: How marginalized youngsters are defined out of the educational game before they enter school
- 18 Oct 2024
- Journal of Social Issues
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FAQs on Journal of Social Issues
How long has Journal of Social Issues been actively publishing? 
Journal of Social Issues has been in operation since 1944 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of Social Issues?
Journal of Social Issues published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Journal of Social Issues publish last year?
In 2023, Journal of Social Issues publsihed 25 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of Social Issues?
For Journal of Social Issues, eISSN is 1540-4560 and pISSN is 0022-4537.
What is Citescore for Journal of Social Issues?
Citescore for Journal of Social Issues is 8.2.
What is the H Index for Journal of Social Issues ?
H Index for Journal of Social Issues is 138.
What is SNIP score for Journal of Social Issues?
SNIP score for Journal of Social Issues is 1.95.
What is the SJR for Journal of Social Issues?
SJR for Journal of Social Issues is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Social Issues?
WILEY is the publisher of Journal of Social Issues.
