The evaluation of social impact of research is a subject demanded by the scientific and social community. The present research is developed with the objective of describing the social impact of the results of scientific research in the field of Social Sciences in Cuba. 5 dimensions of analysis and 16 alternative indicators were used, through the use of altmetric tools and data sources. The sample collection for the study was carried out through the Scopus database and the altmetric data provider PlumX Metrics. For the analysis, statistical techniques of trend and correlation between indicators, data visualization and scientific information were used. The results show that the indicators with the greatest presence were citations in Scopus and CrossRef, Views count, Full Text Views, Abstract Views, Readers in Mendeley captures and the social network metrics Facebook and Twitter. The research results with the greatest social impact are related to climate change and environmental policy, scientific production about COVID-19, higher education, sustainable development, gender studies, legislation, and tourism.