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80 gap statements mined from Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,894 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • A comprehensive summary of attachment-based dyadic interventions for this population is lacking.

    Dyadic attachment-based therapies for infants and young children with mental health problems: a scoping review · 2025 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of providing trauma-sensitive interventions for young people who have experienced maltreatment and delinquency. The research highlights the need for recognition and belonging for young people.

    L’expérience de la maltraitance, du placement en protection de la jeunesse et de la délinquance vue par les jeunes adultes au Québec · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the research on the perception of young adults who have experienced maltreatment, protection of youth, and delinquency. The current research focuses on the association between adversities and delinquent behavior, but the perspective of young adults is often neglected.

    L’expérience de la maltraitance, du placement en protection de la jeunesse et de la délinquance vue par les jeunes adultes au Québec · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has limitations in terms of its demographic and cultural scope. The paper focuses primarily on Western perspectives, with a lack of representation from non-Western cultures. There is also a lack of research on older adults and their experiences with ecoanxiety.

    Transformer l’écoanxiété en engagement : rôle des émotions et perspectives pour un avenir durable · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between ecoanxiety, emotional regulation, and engagement. The study identifies a gap in understanding the experiences of older adults with ecoanxiety. The paper highlights the need for more diverse and representative research on ecoanxiety.

    Transformer l’écoanxiété en engagement : rôle des émotions et perspectives pour un avenir durable · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the use of silence in other literary works. Future research could analyze the role of intertextuality in creating a dense network of resonances that give depth and intelligibility to the silence.

    Le silence comme voix muette et passerelle intertextuelle dans Houris de Kamel Daoud · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper seeks to address this gap by analyzing the poetics of silence in Kamel Daoud's novel Houris.

    Le silence comme voix muette et passerelle intertextuelle dans Houris de Kamel Daoud · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should aim to test the effectiveness of the seven-stage return architecture in helping sexually traumatized women return to their own wants and needs. Future research should explore the application of the paper's framework to other populations, such as survivors of other types of trauma.

    Reparatur submissiver Entscheidungskraft – Rückkehr zum eigenen Wollen und eigenen Brauchen bei sexuell traumatisierten Frauen · 2026 · DOI

  • The current understanding of decision-making power is limited and does not account for the complex issues surrounding sexual trauma. There is a need for a framework that addresses the specific needs and experiences of sexually traumatized women.

    Reparatur submissiver Entscheidungskraft – Rückkehr zum eigenen Wollen und eigenen Brauchen bei sexuell traumatisierten Frauen · 2026 · DOI

  • The author argues that a more nuanced understanding of gamification is necessary to avoid neglecting the complexities of neurodiverse experiences.

    Les dangers de la ludification de l’existence chez C.Thi Nguyen : présupposés capacitistes ? · 2025 · DOI

  • The exact pathomechanism of KI-assoziierte Psychose is unclear. The prevalence of KI-assoziierte Psychose is currently unclear. The relationship between AI interaction and psychosis is not well understood.

    KI-assoziierte Psychose: Erkenntnisse aus ersten Fällen · 2025 · DOI

  • The lack of systematic studies on KI-assoziierte Psychose. The unclear relationship between AI interaction and psychosis. The need for further research on the topic.

    KI-assoziierte Psychose: Erkenntnisse aus ersten Fällen · 2025 · DOI

  • Lack of clear diagnostic tools and effective treatments. Stigma and misunderstanding of fibromyalgia among healthcare providers and the general public.

    Mezi bolestí a nedůvěrou: Sociální kontext sporných onemocnění na příkladu fibromyalgie · 2025 · DOI

  • The study is based on a small sample of patients with fibromyalgia. The research is limited to the Czech Republic and may not be generalizable to other contexts.

    Mezi bolestí a nedůvěrou: Sociální kontext sporných onemocnění na příkladu fibromyalgie · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to explore the concept of the feminine preoedipal ego ideal. It should examine the relationship between ego ideals and other aspects of female psychological development. The study suggests the need for further research on the role of mother-daughter relationships in shaping female identity.

    Daughter—Baby—Mother as a Feminine Preoedipal Ego Ideal · 1987 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of ego ideal development and function.

    Daughter—Baby—Mother as a Feminine Preoedipal Ego Ideal · 1987 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a single case study, which may not be generalizable to other populations. The analysis was conducted over a relatively long period, which may have introduced variables that were not controlled for. The paper does not provide a clear description of the analyst's training or experience.

    From Infant in the Snakepit to a Future Woman · 1986 · DOI

  • Exploration of the potential for this new form of testimony to be applied to other contexts, such as therapy or education.

    Échos de l’inaudible : Exploration des silences dans W ou le souvenir d’enfance · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional therapeutic approach to trauma is often focused on diagnosis and measurable outcomes. This approach can be limiting and neglect the importance of dignity and well-being.

    Nonverbale Traumatherapie und therapeutische Kontexte für psychotraumatisierte trans Personen · nach dem Luzerner Konzept · 2026 · DOI

  • The conquest over valuative, anthropomorphic classifications of phenomena is not complete in psychology.

    The Conflict between Aristotelian and Galileian Modes of Thought in Contemporary Psychology · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the origin of fissures in the self. The study aims to fill this gap by exploring the concept of the mirror.

    Yves Vaillancourt : L’épreuve du miroir et les films d’Ingmar Bergman : Essai : Éditions La Roseraie des Philosophes : 2025 : 155 pages (recension) · 2026 · DOI

  • L’expérience des enfants dans les situations de conflit sévère de séparation n’est pas suffisamment étudiée - Il est nécessaire de mieux comprendre les besoins des enfants dans ces…

    Protocole de gestion psychojudiciaire Parentalité-Conflit-Résolution destiné aux familles vivant un conflit sévère de séparation : portrait collectif de l’expérience des enfants · 2026 · DOI

  • The longstanding assumptions about Michel Foucault's early work as immature or tangential to his later breakthroughs - The lack of understanding of Foucault's Lille manuscripts as the methodological and conceptual root for his archaeological…

    Young Foucault: The Lille Manuscripts on Psychopathology, Phenomenology, and Anthropology, 1952–1955 by Elisabetta Basso (review) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the concept of autoficțiune - The paper identifies a need for further analysis of the male character's influence in literary…

    Bărbatul ca antagonist în autoficțiune în „The Bell Jar” de Sylvia Plath și „The Shutter of Snow” de Emily Holmes Coleman · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the story's underlying themes and symbolism - The analysis aims to fill this gap by using a psychoanalytic…

    Logique des silences dans La Belle au bois dormant de Charles Perrault · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The paper focuses primarily on Western perspectives, with a lack of representation from non-Western cultures (“Transformer l’écoanxiété en engagement : rôle des émotions et perspectives pour…”, 2026); (2) Future research could explore the use of silence in other literary works (“Le silence comme voix muette et passerelle intertextuelle dans Houris de Kamel…”, 2026); (3) Future research should aim to test the effectiveness of the seven-stage return architecture in helping sexually traumatized women return to their own wants and needs (“Reparatur submissiver Entscheidungskraft – Rückkehr zum eigenen Wollen und…”, 2026); (4) A comprehensive summary of attachment-based dyadic interventions for this population is lacking (“Dyadic attachment-based therapies for infants and young children with mental…”, 2025); (5) The exact pathomechanism of KI-assoziierte Psychose is unclear (“KI-assoziierte Psychose: Erkenntnisse aus ersten Fällen”, 2025). 80 gap statements have been mined from Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,894 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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