Sociology: Top Sociology Journals

An introduction to databases and tools for sociology research

Top 20 Sociology Journals*

* According to the 2022 Journal Impact Factor (TM) in Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports [UW restricted]. Read more about journal metrics here.

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* According to the 2015 Eigenfactor Score in the Eigenfactor Journal Ranking. Read more about journal metrics here.

American Sociological Review
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Annual Review of Sociology
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American Journal of Sociology
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Journal of Marriage and Family
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Social Indicators Research
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Social Science Research
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Social Forces
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Social Networks
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Sociology (The Journal of the British Sociological Association)
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European Sociological Review
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Population and Development Review
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Sociological Methods & Research
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Gender & Society
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British Journal of Sociology
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Ethnic and Racial Studies
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Sociology of Health & Illness
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Information, Communication and Society
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Annals of Tourism Research
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Social Science Quarterly
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Society & Natural Resources
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