Sex Roles Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0360-0025 eISSN 1573-2762 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Sex Roles
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Sex Roles (SR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Gender Diversity and Inequality and Gender Roles and Identity Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0360-0025 (e-ISSN 1573-2762). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.94 (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 ~$2990 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

Sex Roles Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Sex Roles has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.94, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Gender Diversity and Inequality 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.

Sex Roles operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Sex Roles 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 Sex Roles against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Sex Roles
  • Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Gender Diversity and Inequality, Gender Roles and Identity Studies, Media, Gender, and Advertising. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Sex Roles Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-61%
Field avg: 7.45
APC vs Field Avg
-9%
Field avg: $3279

Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0360-0025
ISSN (Online) 1573-2762
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $2990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Sex Roles is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.

In our subject taxonomy, Sex Roles is classified under Gender Diversity and Inequality, Gender Roles and Identity Studies, Media, Gender, and Advertising and Social and Intergroup Psychology.

Sex Roles is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.942.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sex Roles

Sex Roles does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.942 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Sex Roles is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Sex Roles is $2990 USD.

Sex Roles is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Sex Roles shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Sex Roles is 0360-0025. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-2762.

Sex Roles sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.94, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
2.942
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.942 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: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S73388012

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