American Psychoanalytic Association - Bias and Credibility

American Psychoanalytic Association is rated Pro-Science with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

PRO-SCIENCE

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Overall, we rate The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) as a pro-science source based on the promotion of science supported by scientists and experts in the field.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (-2.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1911, American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is an association of psychoanalysts in the United States. APsaA serves as a scientific and professional organization focusing on education, research, and membership development. The APsaA also publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal called the Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association.

According to their vision statement, “The American Psychoanalytic Association, valuing the development and complexity of the mind and human relationships seeks to advance clinical, scholarly, scientific and social progress.”

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Funded by / Ownership

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the parent organization and is funded through donations and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) promotes its association and events on its website. They also publish news articles related to the field, such as Juneteenth and the APsaA Community. Editorially, they generally promote a left-leaning agenda such as this APsaA Denounces Court Decision on Conversion Therapy. This report is considered pro-science, as Conversion therapy is considered a dangerous pseudoscience. In general, they are factual and support the consensus of science with a left-leaning bias.

Failed Fact Checks

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Overall, we rate The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) as a pro-science source based on the promotion of science supported by scientists and experts in the field. (D. Van Zandt 7/26/2017) Updated (08/19/2026)

Source: http://www.apsa.org/

Last Updated on August 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check