This journal focuses on the study of life course transitions and their impact on individuals' social, economic, and health outcomes. It examines how factors such as education, employment, family formation, and migration shape trajectories across different stages of life. The research often employs longitudinal data and advanced analytical methods to understand social stratification, inequality, and well-being over time, with a particular emphasis on diverse national and cultural contexts.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingFamily Dynamics and RelationshipsHealth disparities and outcomesGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsWork-Family Balance ChallengesEmployment and Welfare StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesYouth Education and Societal DynamicsEducational Robotics and Engineering