
The Midwest Social Sciences Journal (previously Journal of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences) is committed to interdisciplinary social sciences scholarship. Its mission is to facilitate and advance the social sciences scholarship by publishing high-quality research. The Journal recognizes and supports the many diverse perspectives and methods in social sciences that directly address social issues and policies, including research that makes contributions to social science methodology.
We neither espouse nor champion any specific theoretical, methodological, ideological or political commitments. The Journal is committed to intellectual integrity, rigorous standards of scholarship, and rational and civil discourse. Papers are accepted for editorial review and publication in the journal at any time of the year from members and non-members of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences.
Current Issue: Volume 27, Issue 2 (2025)
Articles
Editor-in-Chief's Note
Surekha Rao
Mobilizing Discord on the United States’ Many Borders: Critical Social Science and Geopolitical Complexity
Margath Walker
Psychophysiological Responses to an Objectified Environment in College-Aged Females
Urska Dobersek, Richard A. Bennett, Sarah E. Siebers, and Laurel A. Standiford Reyes
Maternal Incarceration, Adolescent Delinquency, and Siblings
Tracey L. Woodard
Learning to Think Like a River Rat: Understanding Place and Identity Beyond the Nature/Society Divide
Nicholas Baxter
The Impact of Religiosity and Violence Prevention Programs on Violence amongst Adolescents in the U.S.
Ngoc Nguyen, John Paulson, Quentin Maynard, and Thu T. Ha
Best Businesses for New Urbanist Communities: A Retake
Karl Besel, Tonya Thornton, Yusuf A. Nur, and Kenneth Chilton

- Editor-in-Chief
- Surekha K. Rao, Indiana University Northwest
- Editorial Board
- Demetra Andrews, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Ethan J. Hollander, Wabash College
- Mark Hoyert, Indiana University Northwest
- Michael J. Raley, Hanover College
- Arun K. Srinivasan, Indiana University Southeast
- Copy Editor
- Stephanie R. S. Stringham
- Publishing Advisor
- Jonathan Bull, Valparaiso University