Psychopathology

Aims & Scope

Psychopathology is a record of research centered on findings, concepts, and diagnostic categories of phenomenological, experimental and clinical psychopathology.

Studies published are designed to improve and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the pathogenesis and nature of psychopathological symptoms and psychological dysfunctions.

Furthermore, the validity of concepts applied in the neurosciences of mental functions are evaluated in order to closely bring together mind and brain.

Major topics of the journal are trajectories between biological processes and psychological dysfunction that can help us better understand a subject’s inner experiences and interpersonal behavior.

Phenomenological and experimental psychopathology, neuropsychology and neuroscience, as well as developmental psychopathology and youth mental health contribute to this field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.858

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	77

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6129

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	342

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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
• Medline

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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.

• The Roots of Empathy: The Shared Manifold Hypothesis and the Neural Basis of Intersubjectivity

  Citation: 815

  Authors: Vittorio

• On the Validity of the Beck Depression Inventory

  Citation: 797

  Authors: Paul, Joachim, Andrés, Alfred, Heinrich

• EASE: Examination of Anomalous Self-Experience

  Citation: 640

  Authors: Josef, Paul, Tilo, Jørgen, Lennart, Peter, Dan

• The Short Version of the Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23): Development and Initial Data on Psychometric Properties

  Citation: 557

  Authors: Martin, Nikolaus, Matthias F., Rolf-Dieter, Melanie, Alexander L., Regina, Alexandra, Martina

• The Association between Pathological Internet Use and Comorbid Psychopathology: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 458

  Authors: V., T., D., G., R., E., C., M., C.W., R., M.

• Depression and Internet Addiction in Adolescents

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Jee Hyun, Su Yeon, Soojeong C., Sujin, Hyungjun, Minyoung, In Kyoon, Soo Churl

• Empirical Assessment of the Factorial Structure of Clinical Symptoms in Schizophrenia

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Leonard, Philip D., Lewis, J.P.

• The Relationship between Excessive Internet Use and Depression: A Questionnaire-Based Study of 1,319 Young People and Adults

  Citation: 288

  Authors: Catriona M., Helen

• Psychometric Properties of the Borderline Symptom List (BSL)

  Citation: 271

  Authors: Martin, Matthias F., Ulrike, Alexander L., Thomas, Rolf-Dieter

• Clinical, Psychopathological and Personality Correlates of Interoceptive Awareness in Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa and Obesity

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Secondo, Andrea, Carla, Giovanni

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