The International Journal of Psychoanalysis publishes articles exploring psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice. Recent articles examine concepts such as object-seeking, aggression, and psychic pain within relational and psychosocial contexts. The journal also addresses historical and contemporary issues related to sexual minorities, trauma, migration, and the impact of technology on psychoanalytic data.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Clinical PsychologyQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)Clinical Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Psychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsAcademic and Historical Perspectives in PsychologyPsychoanalysis and Psychopathology ResearchMental Health and PsychiatryPsychoanalysis and Social CritiquePsychology and Mental HealthTransactional Analysis in PsychotherapyPsychoanalysis, Philosophy, and PoliticsCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsPersonality Disorders and Psychopathology