Sociological Theory
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
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Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
2.457
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
101
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.62
Total Docs. (latest)
20
Total Citations (3yr)
285
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
07352751, 14679558
Coverage
1996-2026
Journal Rank
#1,005
Subject Categories
Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Published for the American Sociological Association, this important journal covers the full range of sociological theory - from ethnomethodology to world systems analysis, from commentaries on the classics to the latest cutting-edge ideas, and from re-examinations of neglected theorists to metatheoretical inquiries.
Its themes and contributions are interdisciplinary, its orientation pluralistic, its pages open to commentary and debate.
Renowned for publishing the best international research and scholarship, Sociological Theory is essential reading for sociologists and social theorists alike.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 20 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 50 |
| Total Refs. | 2,142 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 285 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 50 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.62 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 107.10 |
| % Female | 4.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Sociological Theory?
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, Sociological Theory has an SJR of 2.457 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Sociological Theory?
Sociological Theory has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.457 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Sociological Theory?
The H-index of Sociological Theory is 101, meaning 101 of its articles have each been cited at least 101 times.
Is Sociological Theory indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Sociological Theory is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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