Social Sciences papers

Pofolia organises Social Sciences into 22 subfields: 1968 papers in total (1993–2026), each with a short summary. The subfields come first, then the most-cited work across the whole field.

Subfields

• Anthropology 93 papers
• Archeology (Social Sciences) 67 papers
• Geography, Planning and Development 71 papers
• Demography 113 papers
• Linguistics and Language 118 papers
• Education 110 papers
• General Social Sciences 67 papers
• Safety Research 85 papers
• Law 70 papers
• Communication 113 papers
• Human Factors and Ergonomics 91 papers
• Development 79 papers
• Public Administration 77 papers
• Urban Studies 108 papers
• Cultural Studies 94 papers
• Library and Information Sciences 69 papers
• Health 109 papers
• Political Science and International Relations 80 papers
• Sociology and Political Science 115 papers
• Gender Studies 100 papers
• Transportation 69 papers
• Life-span and Life-course Studies 70 papers

At a glance

• Most cited: PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation (2018, 41,247 citations).
• The 12 papers listed have 236,459 citations between them.
• 1 of the 3 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 1 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: Macat Library eBooks, Annals of Internal Medicine, Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders.
• Published between 2014 and 2018.

Most cited across the field

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation

  Annals of Internal Medicine · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 3112.55 · 41,247 citations

  A new PRISMA-ScR checklist with 20 essential and 2 optional reporting items has been developed to improve the methodological and reporting quality of scoping reviews.

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• The Discovery of Grounded Theory

  2017 · FWCI 1233.17 · 23,760 citations

  This seminal work introduces 'grounded theory,' a systematic method for discovering theory directly from social research data, rather than testing pre-existing hypotheses.

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• Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste*

  2018 · FWCI 6638.83 · 20,382 citations

  Taste is not merely personal preference but a social tool used to assert distinction from the working class and its basic needs, particularly through the consumption of luxury versus necessity goods.

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• Qualitative data analysis a methods sourcebook

  2014 · FWCI 3190.53 · 19,883 citations

  This is an updated and revised edition of a classic research methods text, focusing on qualitative data analysis techniques.

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• Older Adults' Reasons for Using Technology while Aging in Place

  Gerontology · 2015 · Q2 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 6146.44 · 19,754 citations · Open access

  Older adults' technology use for aging in place is shaped by six key themes: independent living challenges, behavioral options, personal views on technology, social network influence, organizational impact, and the physical environment.

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• A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance

  Macat Library eBooks · 2017 · FWCI 1049.98 · 18,351 citations

  Leon Festinger's 1957 theory proposed that illogical behaviors stem from a drive to avoid internal contradiction (cognitive dissonance), shifting psychology from behaviorism to mental processes.

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• The Interpretation of Cultures

  Macat Library eBooks · 2017 · FWCI 537.93 · 16,564 citations

  Clifford Geertz revolutionized anthropology by proposing that cultures are 'webs of meaning' and advocating for 'thick description' as the method to understand them.

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• Discovering Statistics Using Ibm Spss Statistics

  2017 · FWCI 5029.86 · 16,562 citations

  The 4th Edition of "Discovering Statistics Using SPSS" is updated for SPSS version 20.0 and includes new digital features like WebAssign for assignments and SAGE MobileStudy for on-the-go access.

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• Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design : Choosing Among Five Approaches

  2017 · FWCI 4370.63 · 16,098 citations

  This revised fourth edition of a bestselling book introduces five qualitative research approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case studies.

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• Constructing grounded theory

  2014 · FWCI 3932.46 · 15,049 citations

  This abstract outlines a comprehensive guide to constructing grounded theory, detailing key methodological steps from data gathering to theory reconstruction.

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• METODE PENELITIAN Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan R&D

  2014 · FWCI 1194.11 · 14,691 citations

  This book outlines three research methodologies: quantitative, qualitative, and research and development (R&D). Each method is suited for different research goals, from testing hypotheses in broad populations to deeply understanding complex social phenomena or developing and testing new products.

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• Depression and Quality of Life in Older Persons: A Review

  Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders · 2015 · Q2 · FWCI 1146.41 · 14,118 citations

  Older adults with depression consistently report poorer quality of life (QOL), with greater depression severity linked to worse QOL, a relationship that remains stable over time and across different assessment methods.

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Journals in this field

The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?

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