What is the Impact Factor of Sociology of Sport Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Sociology of Sport Journal is 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Sociology of Sport Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Sociology of Sport Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.881 (Q1) and an H-index of 74.

Who publishes Sociology of Sport Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Sociology of Sport Journal is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,180 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Sociology of Sport Journal is "SOCIOL SPORT J" with common acronym "hk_ssj". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #5,970Hybrid

Sociology of Sport Journal

Acronym:hk_ssj

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Abbreviation (ISO):SOCIOL SPORT J

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Identifier (ISSN):0741-1235(Print)/1543-2785(Online)

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Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.4↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Sociology of Sport Journal

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.881

#5,970

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

74 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate25%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

42articles/year

3.15% Gold OA•96.43% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Published four times a year (March, June, September, December), the Sociology of Sport Journal (SSJ) publishes original research, framed by social theory, on exercise, sport, physical culture, and the (physically active) body. Analyses from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives are encouraged to stimulate further research, critical thought, and theory development on topics ranging in broad scope from global professional sport, coaching, commercial exercise/fitness, and recreational physical activity. The journal publishes an array of peer-reviewed research articles, research notes, and book reviews. Members of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) receive SSJ as part of their membership.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Sociology86.1%Political science70.9%Law67.1%Psychology56.4%Philosophy54.8%Gender studies44%Art41.7%Biology38.7%History38.3%Geography38%Computer science35.4%Medicine34.6%Social science34.6%Archaeology34.2%Economics32.7%Business31.3%Epistemology30.7%Physics30.7%Politics30.7%Social psychology30.3%Anthropology29.9%Advertising23.1%Mathematics23.1%Linguistics21.8%Geology21.7%

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Sport Sciences

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Rank63/141

IndexSSCI

JCRSSCI2026

SOCIOLOGY

Rank59/222

IndexSSCI

JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank53/136

IndexSCIE

JCISSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Rank44/141

IndexSSCI

JCISSCI2026

SOCIOLOGY

Rank91/222

IndexSSCI

JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Rank45/136

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM	JCRSSCI	63/141	Q2
SOCIOLOGY	JCRSSCI	59/222	Q2
SPORT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	53/136	Q2
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM	JCISSCI	44/141	Q2
SOCIOLOGY	JCISSCI	91/222	Q2
SPORT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	45/136	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.4

Articles / Year30

Total Citations1

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year38

Total Citations51

2024

IF2

Articles / Year53

Total Citations199

2023

IF1.7

Articles / Year53

Total Citations752

2022

IF2.349

Articles / Year39

Total Citations422

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.4	30	1
2025	2.2	38	51
2024	2	53	199
2023	1.7	53	752
2022	2.349	39	422
2021	2.134	49	482
2020	2.635	65	710
2019	1.418	42	394
2018	1	41	781
2017	—	48	1,158
2016	—	40	558
2015	—	42	708

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #5,970Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986, 1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsMedicineSocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.881

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.58

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,180 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations400

3-Year Documents124

Citable Documents120

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate49.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1

Sociology and Political ScienceQ1

Sports ScienceQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 25%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Management

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Sociology of Sport Journal (acronym: hk_ssj, abbr: SOCIOL SPORT J, ISSN: 0741-1235) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. in United States since 1984. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.881 (Q1), an H-index of 74.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,180 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.