This journal focuses on the intersection of counseling and psychology with social action and justice. It explores how professionals in these fields engage in advocacy, address systemic injustices, and promote social change. The scope includes research on training for social action, the experiences of marginalized populations, and the development of courage and competencies for activism within the profession.
Ball State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2159-8142
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
PKP PN
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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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 ScienceQ2
Clinical PsychologyQ3
EducationQ3
Social PsychologyQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial PsychologyClinical PsychologyEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Counseling Practices and SupervisionCommunity Health and DevelopmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentYouth Development and Social SupportMigration, Health and TraumaPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchMentoring and Academic DevelopmentSocial Work Education and PracticeResilience and Mental Health