Social Problems Journal Citation Rate 2026
0037-7791
eISSN 1533-8533
Oxford University Press
US
Q2 Quartile
About Social Problems
Social Problems (SP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Crime Patterns and Interventions, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0037-7791 (e-ISSN 1533-8533). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95 (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 ~$3730 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,850 works and 214,623 citations, with an h-index of 203.
Social Problems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Social Problems has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice 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.
Social Problems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Social Problems 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 Social Problems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Social Problems
- Budget $3730 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Social Problems Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0037-7791 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1533-8533 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3730 USD |
| h-index | 204 |
| Total Works | 6,862 |
| Total Citations | 215,515 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.29 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Social Problems is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3730.
In our subject taxonomy, Social Problems is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis and Human auditory perception and evaluation.
Social Problems 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.
OpenAlex records 6,862 works that have together drawn 215,515 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 204; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.954; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.29.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.954 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | 137 |
| 2024 | 78 | 361 |
| 2023 | 63 | 463 |
| 2022 | 60 | 801 |
| 2021 | 94 | 1,492 |
| 2020 | 78 | 2,258 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1,793 |
| 2018 | 41 | 1,121 |
| 2017 | 69 | 2,417 |
| 2016 | 40 | 2,319 |
| 2015 | 33 | 1,798 |
| 2014 | 56 | 1,636 |
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