The Journal of Personality Disorders has long been a singular forum devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of clinically significant personality disorders. The journal fosters dialogue among researchers and practitioners working from a variety of orientations and approaches, with a well established international impact. This multidisciplinary journal regularly features: Research on normal and pathological personality and development New methodologies for assessing personality Etiologies and clinical classifications for personality disorders Epidemiological studies and outcomes research on diagnostic criteria Treatment techniques and innovations
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Clinical PsychologyQ1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychiatry
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthClinical Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Personality Disorders and PsychopathologyPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsMental Health and PsychiatryPersonality Traits and PsychologyPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingMental Health Research TopicsChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentSuicide and Self-Harm StudiesObsessive-Compulsive Spectrum DisordersPsychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments