LibGuides: Writing for the Social Sciences: Databases for Social Sciences

Databases for Social Sciences

The following list of databases has been compiled to assist in helping you find information for the social sciences. These can also be found on the main A-Z Databases list. Try some of these search terms:

COVID-19 AND "online learning" OR "distance learning"
"NYC restaurants" AND COVID-19
"brick and mortar retail"
"mental health" AND COVID-19

Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.
Indexes more than 13,000 titles, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals and more than 5,000 in full text peer-reviewed publications. Millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text format. Also includes thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN and CBC as well as links to hundreds of medical videos from OR-Live.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary database, with more than 6,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,000 peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 10,000 journals.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth reports (averaging 12,000 words) on topics in the public arena, i.e., current affairs, the economy, social trends, international relations, criminal justice, education, the environment, government and politics. It is suitable for all levels of researchers.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a database of journals and primary sources that offers full-text to more than 2,300 journals.
Search and browse JSTOR citations from a mobile device.

To find out more about mobile apps, visit our Mobile Resources page.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Reviews today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social current events, and language arts classes.
PsycArticles This link opens in a new window
PsycARTICLES is a definitive source of searchable full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. The PsycARTICLES database covers general psychology and specialized, basic, applied, clinical and theoretical research. The database contains more than 40,000 articles from 53 journals - 45 published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and 8 from allied organizations. It includes all journal articles, letters to the editor and errata from each journal.
Sage Journals This link opens in a new window
The Sage Premiere package includes access to over 570 journals covering all disciplines.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer is dedicated to providing demographic information in an easily understood format: data maps. The database contains hundreds of interactive data maps of the United States. From Queens College.
SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
SocINDEX with Full Text is a comprehensive sociology research database. Its extensive scope and content provide a wealth of information encompassing the broad spectrum of sociological study.