Development and Psychopathology is a leading international journal that publishes original research and scholarly reviews on the development of mental disorders and related behavioral, emotional, and cognitive problems. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including etiology, psychopathology, and intervention across the lifespan. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers and clinicians in developmental psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, neuroscience, and other related fields.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Developmental and Educational PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentChild Abuse and TraumaEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumAttachment and Relationship Dynamics