This journal focuses on research concerning children and adolescents, particularly those in vulnerable situations such as out-of-home care, foster care, or residential settings. It examines their transitions to adulthood, well-being, academic performance, and the impact of family dynamics, parental behaviors, and social support systems on their development. The scope also includes studies on parenting practices, child maltreatment, and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for children and families.
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Health (social science)Q2
Social WorkQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Family StudiesSocial Work
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial WorkHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child Welfare and AdoptionChild Abuse and TraumaSocial Work Education and PracticeHomelessness and Social IssuesFamily and Disability Support ResearchIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingChildren's Rights and ParticipationFamily Support in IllnessChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentIntimate Partner and Family Violence