Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association

Aims & Scope

Aims and Scope The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA) is the preeminent North American psychoanalytic scholarly journal in terms of number of subscriptions, frequency of citation in other scholarly works and the preeminence of its authors.

Published bimonthly, this peer-reviewed publication is an invaluable resouce for psychoanalysts, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.

JAPA publishes original articles, research, plenary presentations, panel reports, abstracts, commentaries, editorials and correspondence.

In addition, the JAPA Review of Books provides in-depth reviews of recent literature.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.645

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	57

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8936

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	160

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• The Problem of Ego Identity

  Citation: 921

  Authors: Erik Homburger

• Borderline Personality Organization

  Citation: 903

  Authors: Otto

• Forms and Transformations of Narcissism

  Citation: 594

  Authors: Heinz

• Introspection, Empathy, and Psychoanalysis An Examination of the Relationship between Mode of Observation and Theory

  Citation: 539

  Authors: Heinz

• Parenthood As A Developmental Phase: A Contribution to the Libido Theory

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Therese

• THE EFFECT OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE EGO ON PSYCHOANALYTIC TECHNIQUE

  Citation: 385

  Authors: K. R.

• Disorganized Infant, Child, and Adult Attachment: Collapse in Behavioral and Attentional Strategies

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Erik, Mary

• The Organized Categories of Infant, Child, and Adult Attachment: Flexible Vs. Inflexible Attention Under Attachment-Related Stress

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Mary

• Intentional Attunement: Mirror Neurons and the Neural Underpinnings of Interpersonal Relations

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Vittorio, Morris N., Paolo

• On Countertransference Enactments

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Theodore J.

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