International Journal of Art Therapy: Inscape

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Art Therapy: Inscape is a leading publication for the international body of art therapy professionals and is the official journal of the British Association of Art Therapists learned society.

The journal presents high quality systematic research by professional art therapists from around the world, on art therapy practice, theory and the development of the profession, from a variety of perspectives and approaches.

The aims of the journal are to: Advance the profession and practice of art therapy through publishing ethical, systematic, innovative, and original research papers and research-informed practice papers that advance the understanding of how art therapy contributes to effective treatments.

Advance the use and understanding of diverse ethical and innovative art therapy interventions, theories and practices, including qualitative and quantitative practice-based and arts-based research.

To further develop education and knowledge in the diverse field of art therapy in the global context, for art therapists, allied health professionals and mental health practitioners.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11921

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	134

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.483

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	26

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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 Medicine and 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.

• How can art therapy contribute to mentalization in borderline personality disorder?

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Neil, Diane, Ami, Jane

• Looking together: Joint attention in art therapy

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Jonathan

• Art therapy for people diagnosed with schizophrenia: Therapists’ views about what changes, how and for whom

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Sue, Mike J, Emily, Diane

• Developing an online art therapy group for learning disabled young adults using WhatsApp

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Gillian W., Chiara

• The effectiveness and contribution of art therapy work with children in 2018 -what progress has been made so far? A systematic review

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Liat, Dafna

• A systematic review of the effectiveness of art therapy delivered in school-based settings to children aged 5–12 years

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Zoe

• Being touched through touch. Trauma treatment through haptic perception at the Clay Field: A sensorimotor art therapy

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Cornelia, Liz R.

• The invisible wound: Veterans' art therapy

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Janice

• A literature review of the therapeutic mechanisms of art therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Alison

• The image, mentalisation and group art psychotherapy

  Citation: 40

  Authors: M., R.

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