International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of original work on the application of psychoanalysis to the entire range of human knowledge.

This truly interdisciplinary journal offers a concentrated focus on the subjective and relational aspects of the human unconscious and its expression in human behavior in all its variety.

The journal demonstrates a special interest in contemporary social issues; however, it also encompasses virtually every field and topic of human scholarly study, such as violence, gender, ethnicity, politics, international diplomacy, sociology, education, the environment, medicine, immigration, organizational psychology, management, spirituality and religion, philosophy, anthropology, physics and the arts (including music, drawing, painting, sculpture, prose, poetry, film and theater).

The International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies welcomes original research papers, review articles, short communications, editorials, and special sections headed by outstanding psychoanalytic and other scholars.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18603

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	67

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.250

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The online disinhibition effect

  Citation: 128

  Authors: John

• Religion and mental health: theory and research

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Jeff

• Spirituality and mental health

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Harold G.

• Computer and cyberspace “addiction”

  Citation: 50

  Authors: John

• Large-Group-Psychology in Its Own Right: Large-Group Identity and Peace-making

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Vam&&k

• How & Why Does Bystanding Have Such a Startling Impact on the Architecture of School Bullying and Violence?

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Stuart W., Frank C.

• Organizational defenses against anxiety: what has happened since the 1955 Jaques paper?

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Susan

• Climate change: Clinical considerations

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Dennis

• Petro‐masculinity and climate change denial among white, politically conservative American males

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Joshua

• One pill makes you boy, one pill makes you girl

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Diane

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