American Behavioral Scientist
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Psychology
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Cultural Studies
Q1
└
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
└
Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
0.635
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
149
Citations / Doc (2yr)
1.98
Total Docs. (latest)
171
Total Citations (3yr)
971
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15523381, 00027642
Coverage
1957-2026
Journal Rank
#9,250
Subject Categories
Cultural Studies
Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Education
Q2
Social Psychology
Q2
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
For over 50 years, American Behavioral Scientist has been a valuable source of information for scholars, researchers, professionals, and students, providing in-depth perspectives on intriguing contemporary topics throughout the social and behavioral sciences.
Each issue offers comprehensive analysis of a single topic, examining such important and diverse arenas as sociology, international and U.S. politics, behavioral sciences, communication and media, economics, education, ethnic and racial studies, terrorism, and public service.
The journal's interdisciplinary approach stimulates creativity and occasionally controversy within the emerging frontiers of the social sciences, exploring the critical issues that affect our world and challenge our thinking.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 171 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 426 |
| Total Refs. | 8,225 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 971 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 412 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 1.98 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 48.10 |
| % Female | 48.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of American Behavioral Scientist?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, American Behavioral Scientist has an SJR of 0.635 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of American Behavioral Scientist?
American Behavioral Scientist has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.635 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of American Behavioral Scientist?
The H-index of American Behavioral Scientist is 149, meaning 149 of its articles have each been cited at least 149 times.
Is American Behavioral Scientist indexed in Scopus?
Yes. American Behavioral Scientist is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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