Editorial

This year, Division 39 celebrates its 39th anniversary. Over this period, we have seen Psychoanalytic Psychology, the Division's signature journal, become an increasingly important outlet for the publication of rich theoretical and clinical work, as well as research. In the past 5 years alone, under the stewardship of Elliot Jurist as editor, the journal's impact factor has increased by an impressive 28%, and today Psychoanalytic Psychology is ranked first out of 13 journals in the category of Psychology—Psychoanalysis.

As the editorship of the journal changes hands, we are in the midst of immensely interesting and important debates within psychoanalysis. These debates are driven by, among other things, the theoretical plurality in the field; emerging forms of treatment; findings from process and outcome studies; the advent of new technologies; and by a growing appreciation of the intersectionality of class, race, ethnicity, language, gender, and sexuality. In addition, we have increasing access to vast geopolitical perspectives, including those of European, South American, Scandinavian, and emerging Asian clinicians and researchers. Moreover, there are important advances taking place outside of psychoanalysis that have critical implications for our field and to which psychoanalysis can make meaningful contributions.

Through many influences, we see psychoanalytic psychology evolving into a distinct field of study in its own right, and the journal plays a critical role in advancing this evolution. As editor, I envision broadening the readership and the scope of the journal through continued cross-communication with other disciplines, taking into account developments in neuroscience, cognitive science, developmental psychology, linguistics, and other humanities. In this endeavor, the ties forged between psychoanalysis and academic psychology are of critical importance. My hope is that students from across academic settings and training programs will find in Psychoanalyt