Sociological Theory (ST)

Sociological Theory is a premier peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by SAGE Publications on behalf of the American Sociological Association (ASA). Established in 1983, it plays a central role in shaping theoretical discourse in sociology by publishing high-quality research that explores both classical and contemporary issues in sociological theory. The journal invites contributions that span the breadth of theoretical inquiry—including development of new substantive theories, meta-theoretical reflection, historical examinations of major theoretical trends, and formal exploration of theory construction. Its pluralistic orientation encourages submissions from sociologists and scholars in related disciplines whose work advances conceptual understanding of social structures, processes, and transformations. Articles in Sociological Theory often address foundational questions about the nature of social reality, the mechanisms of social change, and the theoretical implications of empirical findings. The journal also features critical essays and discussions that engage with ongoing debates in the field, making it an indispensable venue for scholars who contribute to, or engage with, sociological theory at the highest level. Its rigorous peer review and affiliation with the ASA ensure academic credibility and relevance, while its global readership reflects broad influence in the international sociology community.

Sociological Theory (ST) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Sociology and Political Science, metatheory, formal theory construction, historical and theoretical analysis, and synthetic contributions that deepen understanding of social life and social processes , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0735-2751, E-ISSN: 1467-9558, Established: 1983, Impact Factor: 5.0
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE