
Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Family Theory and Review
About Journal of Family Theory and Review
About Journal of Family Theory and Review
Journal of Family Theory and Review is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2009, 2013, 2016-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1756-2589, 1756-2570; H-index 50.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (50): Strong citation impact — 50 articles cited at least 50 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Journal of Family Theory and Review
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of Family Theory and Review?
1756-2589, 1756-2570.
Who publishes Journal of Family Theory and Review?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
What are Journal of Family Theory and Review's metrics?
H-index 50.
Is Journal of Family Theory and Review peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Family Dynamics and Relationships; Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Work-Family Balance Challenges; LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
2,900.00 USD; 2,450.00 EUR; 1,930.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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