Social Media + Society

Social Media + Society is a rigorously peer-reviewed, open access academic journal published by SAGE, dedicated to advancing the understanding of social media’s role in shaping contemporary societies. With an ISSN of 2056-3051 and an Impact Factor of 5.800 in 2026, it holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in the Journal Citation Reports, solidifying its standing as a leading outlet in the fields of communication, media studies, and digital sociology. The journal’s scope is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing critical examinations of social media platforms, algorithms, user behavior, digital culture, privacy, misinformation, political communication, and the socio-economic impacts of networked technologies. It publishes a diverse range of article types, including original research articles, theoretical contributions, critical reviews, and special forum discussions, all of which are subjected to a stringent double-blind peer review process to ensure high scholarly rigor. The target audience includes academic researchers, graduate students, policy analysts, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge, evidence-based insights into the complex dynamics of social media ecosystems. A notable feature is its fully open access model, which ensures that all published content is freely and permanently available online, maximizing global reach and impact. By consistently maintaining a Q1 tier and a strong Impact Factor, Social Media + Society has established itself as an authoritative, high-impact venue for shaping the academic discourse and public understanding of social media’s transformative power in the digital age.