Sociology Compass is an online-only journal publishing original, peer-reviewed survey articles of the most important research from across the entire discipline.
Sociology Compass fills a gap left by existing guides within the subject by focusing on what is happening right now in sociology.
Providing an ideal starting point for non-specialists, Sociology Compass publishes well written pieces explaining important debates within all areas of the field.
In an age of hyper-specialization, Sociology Compass provides pointers for researchers, teachers and students alike, which will help them to look for the best research, and to interpret what they find.
Sociology Compass...
...supports your research with over 100 new articles per year, sourced form an international scholarly community.
Gain an introduction to new fields, an overview of unfamiliar topics, and familiarity with the latest scholarship and debate.
...informs your teaching with lively original articles that are quickly and continuously replenished, and supplemented with teaching guides.
Sociology Compass will provide you with up-to-date bibliographies and expert analysis on key themes to inspire and engage your students.
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A new kind of core content: state-of-the-art surveys of current research discuss the major topics, issues, viewpoints, and controversies within each area of the discipline.
Coverage of the entire field highlights connections across sub-disciplines within sociological research.
Reference-linked bibliographies for each article, providing the ideal entry point into specialist literature.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
125
Total Docs. (3 years)
308
Total Refs.
10,596
Total Citations (3 years)
1,033
Citable Docs. (3 years)
303
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
2.89
Ref. / Doc.
84.77
% Female
53.3%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 53.3% |
Male: 46.7%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)2.89
Average
References / Doc.84.77
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)98.4%
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Top 10 Most Cited Articles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Sociology Compass?
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, Sociology Compass has an SJR of 0.881 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Sociology Compass?
Sociology Compass has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.881 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Sociology Compass?
The H-index of Sociology Compass is 72, meaning 72 of its articles have each been cited at least 72 times.
Is Sociology Compass indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Sociology Compass is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).