Sport Social Work Journal Guide

Whether you are looking to publish or research we welcome you to browse the journal list complied below. This list has been curated by the ASWIS Research Committee to help sport social workers find academically vetted resource. The complied list includes journals with a history of publishing work relating to sport social work and the advancement of the field.

Applied Developmental Science 


Covers applied and translational developmental research focused on improving child, youth, and family outcomes through evidence-based practice.


Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal


Publishes research on social work practice with children, youth, and families, including mental health, welfare, school systems, and interventions.


Children & Society


An interdisciplinary journal on childhood studies, child welfare, rights, social policy, and youth well-being.


Children and Youth Services Review


Research on child and youth services, welfare systems, mental health, education, juvenile justice, and community-based interventions.


Frontiers in Sports and Active Living


Covers multidisciplinary research on sport, exercise, physical activity, athlete health, performance, and social issues in sport.


Health Psychology Review


Publishes high-level theoretical and review articles on health psychology, behavior change, intervention science, and biopsychosocial health processes.


International Journal of School Social Work


Focuses on school social work research and practice, including interventions, student well-being, educational systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration.


International Journal of Sport Communication


Examines communication in sport, including media, digital platforms, branding, journalism, and fan engagement.


International Journal of Sport Management


Addresses sport business, governance, marketing, and organizational issues within sport industries worldwide.


International Journal of Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism


Covers sport and recreation management, tourism, leisure, event management, and sport economics.


International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching


Integrates sport science and coaching, focusing on training methods, applied performance research, and coach development.


International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology


A premier journal for high-level review articles on sport psychology, exercise psychology, performance, and mental processes.


International Sport Coaching Journal


Publishes practical and research-informed work on coaching processes, coach education, professional practice, and athlete development.


Journal of Applied Sport Psychology


Applies psychological principles to enhance athlete performance, well-being, and development, including mental skills and applied interventions.


Journal of Experiential Education


Publishes research on experiential learning, outdoor education, service learning, and applied educational practice.


Journal of Intercollegiate Sport


Focuses on college athletics policy, governance, athlete experiences, NCAA systems, and intercollegiate sport issues.


Journal of Social Work


Covers broad social work research related to policy, practice, community systems, and well-being across populations.


Journal of Social Work Education


Publishes research on social work pedagogy, curriculum, accreditation, teaching strategies, and professional training.


 Journal of Sport and Social Issues


 Focuses on sociological, political, and cultural analysis of sport, including identity, equity, power, social change, and policy.


 Journal of Sport Behavior


 Focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of sport, including athlete behavior, motivation, social psychology, and sport culture.