Ajs; American Journal of Sociology
Overview
The American Journal of Sociology (AJS) is a prestigious scholarly publication that focuses on the study of social behavior, social institutions, and social processes. With a rich history spanning over a century, AJS publishes cutting-edge research articles, theoretical advancements, and methodological innovations in the field of sociology. It serves as a vital platform for sociologists and interdisciplinary scholars to explore and understand the complexities of society, fostering critical analysis and advancing knowledge in the discipline.
Details
Details
Abbr.
AJS
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Start
1964
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly
p-ISSN
0002-9602
e-ISSN
1537-5390
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialties
History of Medicine
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 659
206
SJR / Ranks: 950
2290
CiteScore / Ranks: 3626
6.20
Recent Articles
1.
Valentino L, Warren E
AJS
. 2025 Jan;
130(4):846-892.
PMID: 39741563
This sequential mixed-methods study examines how Americans ascribe meanings to the concepts , , and . We first conduct interviews ( = 40) using a symbolic boundaries elicitation approach, gathering...
2.
Yu W, Kuo J
AJS
. 2024 Nov;
128(3):820-865.
PMID: 39526063
Despite research linking time-related work demands to gender inequality, the literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of wage premiums and penalties associated with differing temporal demands. Using longitudinal data and fixed-effects...
3.
Wolfe J, Thomeer M, Bauldry S
AJS
. 2024 Jun;
129(6):1763-1791.
PMID: 38912089
Although studies observe heterogeneity in the effects of adolescent childbearing on schooling, little is currently known about when this pattern emerged or how it changed across cohorts of women who...
4.
Sohn H
AJS
. 2024 May;
128(6):1650-1677.
PMID: 38736557
Research in the intergenerational transmission of socioeconomic status (SES) consistently shows that the SES of one generation benefits the next. Demographic processes shape the kin structures that serve as conduits...
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Zang E, Tan P, Cook P
AJS
. 2024 Feb;
128(5):1529-1571.
PMID: 38298548
This paper examines causal sibling spillover effects among students from different family backgrounds in elementary and middle school. Family backgrounds are captured by race, household structure, mothers' educational attainment, and...
7.
Browning C, Tarrence J, Calder C, Pinchak N, Boettner B
AJS
. 2024 Jan;
128(3):914-961.
PMID: 38213504
Foundational urban social theories view heterogeneity of exposure to spatial and social contexts as essential aspects of the urban experience. In contrast, contemporary neighborhood research emphasizes the isolation of city...
8.
Lagos D
AJS
. 2023 Oct;
128(1):94-143.
PMID: 37829183
Using a probability-based sample from 39 U.S. states from a general health survey, the author evaluates popular claims of a "transgender tipping point" by estimating probabilities of identifying as transgender...
9.
Hamilton L, Armstrong E
AJS
. 2023 Sep;
127(1):102-151.
PMID: 37736332
This article draws on data from a twelve-year longitudinal qualitative interview study of forty-five white women who started college in 2004 at a public flagship university in the American Midwest....
10.
Velasco K, Paxton P
AJS
. 2023 Jul;
127(4):1267-1310.
PMID: 37501815
The United States is currently in the midst of a long, historic cultural transformation-redefining our collective representation to be inclusive of diverse sexual and gender identities. A core logic advancing...