Journal of Child and Family Studies Citation Rate 2026
1062-1024
eISSN 1573-2843
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Child and Family Studies
Journal of Child and Family Studies (JCFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Attachment and Relationship Dynamics and Child Abuse and Trauma, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1062-1024 (e-ISSN 1573-2843). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2890 USD).
Journal of Child and Family Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Child and Family Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Attachment and Relationship Dynamics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Child and Family Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Child and Family Studies should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Child and Family Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Child and Family …
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Attachment and Relationship Dynamics, Child Abuse and Trauma, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1062-1024 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-2843 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Child and Family Studies is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Child and Family Studies is classified under Attachment and Relationship Dynamics, Child Abuse and Trauma, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development and Early Childhood Education and Development.
Journal of Child and Family Studies is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.495.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.495 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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