Ageing & Society is a leading international journal that publishes high-quality, original research on all aspects of ageing and the life course. It aims to foster interdisciplinary debate and to bridge the gap between academic research and policy and practice. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including:
* Demography of ageing
* Social gerontology
* Psychology of ageing
* Health and social care
* Public policy and ageing
* The built environment and ageing
* Ageing and work
* Ageing and technology
* Cross-cultural perspectives on ageing
* Theories of ageing
* The life course perspective
The journal is committed to publishing rigorous and innovative research that contributes to our understanding of ageing and the life course. It welcomes submissions from scholars across all disciplines and from all parts of the world.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
Health (social science)Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Social PsychologyQ1
Geriatrics and GerontologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Gerontology
Scopus Categories
Social PsychologyArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Geriatrics and GerontologyPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingMigration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesHealth disparities and outcomesAging and Gerontology ResearchDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsRetirement, Disability, and EmploymentGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesSocial Policy and Reform StudiesHealthcare innovation and challenges