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Understanding Dehumanization and Social Perception Across Development

edited by

Adam Eggleston

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: dehumanization; infrahumanization; social perception; child development; intergroup bias; human perception; social cognition; social categorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Transforming Student Learning Engagement Through Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

edited by

Muhammad Rahimi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12834 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher cognition and practices in using GenAI for student learning engagement; GenAI-based educational interventions to promote deeper student learning engagement; reflections on GenAI integration to promote deeper student learning engagement; transforming student learning engagement through GenAI-integrated curricula; (Gen)AI in collecting and analysing student learning engagement data; GenAI in learning engagement beyond the classroom; GenAI in student learning engagement in classroom; conceptualising student learning engagement in the GenAI age; theorising the role of GenAI in student learning engagement; students’ perceptions of GenAI in their learning engagement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Human Behavior and Neural Activity

edited by

Fabio Garcia-Garcia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11355 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep function; neuronal firing; neuronal plasticity; learning; cognitive impairment; sleep loss

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)

School Climate Experiences and Their Impact on Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing

edited by Tamika La Salle-Finley

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: school climate; mental well-being; student outcomes; interventions; multi-tiered systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Culturomics: New Interdisciplinary Advances for Research on Culture and Human Sustainable Development

edited by Siyang Luo, Yiyi Zhu,

Peng Lin

and Liqin Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: culturomics; social change; cultural change; social adaptation; interdisciplinary science; social attitude; social decision making

Lived Worlds of Autistic Women and Girls: A Neurodiversity Affirming Lifespan Perspective

edited by

Alexandra Sturrock

and Ceri Ellis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: autistic; social interaction; gender identity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)

Innovations and Integrations in Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Science Research

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative research methods in social sciences; statistical and computational techniques; methodological innovation and integration; measurement development; software tools and statistical packages; quantitative research in psychology and education

The Role of Art Therapy in the Promotion of Mental, Physical Health, and Well-Being

edited by

Stefano Mastandrea

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: art therapy; visual art; music; and other forms of art; human flourishing and well-being; emotional resonance and self-awareness; aesthetic pleasure; effectiveness of art-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Academic Engagement, Motivation, and Parental Support in Student Achievement

edited by Natalia Suárez Fernández

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: academic engagement; motivation; parental support; academic achievement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Humor as a Window into Personality and Emotional Functioning

edited by Wilson McDermut

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: humor (humour); personality; emotion

Psychological Mechanisms of Health Behavior in Contemporary Contexts

edited by Yueqin Hu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: health behavior; motivation; emotion; health beliefs; behavior change; digital monitoring; ecological momentary assessment; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

First-Person Accounts of Psychotherapy and Mental Health Recovery

edited by

Ilias I. Vlachos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: first-person accounts; mental health professionals; psychotherapy practice; countertransference; professional identity; recovery narratives; reflective practice; therapeutic process; lived experience; clinician well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)

Executive Functions and Prospective Memory Enhancement: Interventions, Neurocognitive Mechanisms and Individual Differences

edited by

Tianxiao Yang

and Ya Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: prospective memory; executive functions; working memory; inhibition; switching; cognitive flexibility; training; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

Executive Function in Children With ADHD

edited by

Gian Marco Marzocchi

and Anna Maria Re

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: ADHD; ADD; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; executive function; neuropsychology; assessment; treatment; neuroscience; behavioral training; comorbidity; neurodevelopmental disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)

The Mechanisms and Interventions of Eating Behaviors

edited by

Yong Liu

submission deadline 13 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating behaviors/ disorders; restrained eating; overweight and obesity; cognitive function or reward; mindfulness; music; and eating behaviors; cognitive training; tDCS; and healthy eating; EEG; fMRI; and other neuroimaging techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

Violence and Trauma Prevention Among Urban Adolescents

edited by

Kelly E. O’Connor

and Colleen S. Walsh

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban youth; youth violence; community violence; traumatic stress; trauma exposure; adverse childhood experiences; resilience; youth empowerment; prevention science; intervention; implementation science; health equity; social ecology

Human Factors and Technology Research Using Self-Determination Theory

edited by Christina Frederick

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-determination theory; human factors; motivation; human computer interaction; human centered design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

Positive Youth Development Through Outdoor Recreation

edited by Eddie L. Hill,

Amy A. Direnzo

and

Edwin Gómez

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open

Keywords: PYD; outdoor recreation; Leave No Trace; resilience

AI-Based Assessment and Learning Analytics: Psychological Constructs, Validity and the Human-in-the-Loop in AI-Enabled Education

edited by

Holger Horz

and Maria Zirenko

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); adaptive assessment; learning analytics; educational measurement; construct validity; human-in-the-loop; educator AI-related competencies; educator‘ AI readiness; algorithmic fairness and bias

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

The Neural Mechanisms of Visual Cognition

edited by Yijun Ge and Feng Liu

submission deadline 27 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual cognition; neural mechanisms; multimodal neuroimaging; visual attention; feedforward– feedback processing; perceptual awareness; cross-modal integration; naturalistic paradigms; affective modulation; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

The Development, Trajectories, and Treatment of Childhood Aggressive Behavior Problems

edited by

Pevitr Bansal

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: aggression; conduct problems; children; adolescents; disruptive behavior disorders; reactive and proactive aggression; trauma; callous-unemotional traits; prevention and intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)

Learning to Thrive: Integrating Social Emotional Learning Across the Diverse Educational Context

edited by

Gino Casale

and

Sohni Siddiqui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: social and emotional learning in diverse contexts; evidence-based SEL programs; mental well-being and growth of students; families and professionals; SEL in sustainable school and workplace environments; long-terms effects of SEL; SEL implementation challenges and barriers; new models and measurements for SEL components

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Resilience and Youth Development

edited by

Gabriel Kuperminc

and Christopher C. Henrich

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilience; youth development; social and emotional learning; mental health; academic performance; social skills; prevention; longitudinal designs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Place-Based Approaches for Sustainable Consumer Behavior

edited by

Sara Parry

and

Sonya Hanna

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer behavior; place; place-based research; marketing; sustainable consumption; unsustainable behaviors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Economics)

Advancing Research and Practice in Teen Dating Violence Prevention

edited by Michelle Toews

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross-sector collaborations and partnerships; digital abuse and the role of technology/social media; evidence-based and promising prevention programs; intersectionality and culturally responsive strategies; policy development and systems-level change; prevention and implementation strategies; school and community-based interventions; teen dating violence; trauma-informed and resilience-building approaches; youth-led initiatives and peer education models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)

Neuroscience of Cognition and Motor Control

edited by Eleni Konsolaki

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive– motor integration; perception– action coupling; executive function; sensorimotor processing; motor learning and adaptation; cortico-basal ganglia-cerebellar networks; cognitive– motor rehabilitation; neural plasticity; brain connectivity; decision-making

(This special issue belongs to the Section Experimental and Clinical Neurosciences)

Psychological Processes of Creativity and Online Behavior in the Internet Era

edited by

Chuanhua Gu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: creativity; online behavior; psychological process; cognitive process; emotional process; internet use; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Diversity and Complexity of Young Bilingual Children’s Daily Experiences

edited by Lulu Song and Rufan Luo

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: bilingual development; bilingual education; bilingualism; multilingualism; dual-language learners; language and literacy experiences; language-learning environments; diversity; home; classroom/(pre)school; neighborhood; parent– child interactions; classroom interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Understanding and Preventing Internalizing Problems in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Patricia Vuijk

and

Pol van Lier

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: societal stressors; interpersonal emotion regulation strategies; school-based mental health promotion programs; children; adolescents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Artificial Intelligence and Students’ Mental Health

edited by

Fang Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); students’ mental health; mental health intervention; mental risk detection; ethical issues in AI for mental health; personalized mental health support; adolescent/college student mental health; AI-driven psychological assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Substance and Alcohol Use in the Perinatal Period

edited by Sam Burton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal period; alcohol use; substance use; pregnancy; fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD); stigma; health inequalities; maternal mental health; prevention; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Daily Health and Well-Being in Young Adults

edited by

Elizabeth Dalton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: young adult; health; health behaviors; affect; mood; well-being; ecological momentary assessment; experience sampling methodology; daily hassles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Comorbid Mechanisms Between Problematic Social Media Use and Other Behavioral or Substance Addictions

edited by

Fanchang Kong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; problematic social media use; adolescents; measurement; antecedents and mechanisms; consequences; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)

Exploring the Dark Side of Leadership

edited by

Li-Yun Sun

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: abusive supervision; destructive leadership; exploitative leadership; aversive leadership; narcissism; Machiavellianism; leader moral superiority

Contemporary Approaches to Loss, Grief, and Bereavement

edited by Lesa Rae Vartanian

submission deadline 4 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: death education; death attitudes; well-being; resilience; grief; human development; youth; coping; teaching; k– 12 education

The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Children—2nd Edition

edited by

Patxi León-Guereño

Arkaitz Castañeda-Babarro

Jose Carlos Jaenes Sanchez

and Itsaso Leunda Goñi

submission deadline 5 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; stress; anxiety; well-being; resilience; physical activity; sports; disability; adolescents; children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Process-Based Approaches in Chronic Diseases and Family Caregivers

edited by Rosa Romero-Moreno and

Carlos Vara-García

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: acceptance and commitment therapy; contextual behavioral approaches; chronic stress process; chronic illnesses; family caregiving; psychosocial predictors; interventions; Process-Based Therapy (PBT); transdiagnostic mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Psychological Perspectives on Creativity and Cultural Value

edited by Boram Lee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: creativity; cultural value; behavioural science; judgement and decision-making; artists and careers; arts participation; philanthropy and fundraising; performance and accountability; identity and conflict; wellbeing and inclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Behavioral Economics of Household Consumption

edited by

Jaimie W. Lien

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumption; behavioral economics; experimental economics; economic policy; psychological influences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Economics)

Digital Health and Well-Being: Navigating Risks and Building Resilience

edited by Ana León Mejía and

Roberto Sánchez-Cabrero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital well-being; hyperconnectivity; cyberpsychology; digital addiction; online risks; mental health prevention; persuasive technology ethics; digital inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Young Children’s Learning and Development in STEM: The Role of Digital Media, Tools and Resources for a Postdigital Generation

edited by

Kelly Bittner

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood; early STEM; learning and development; early mathematics; early science; early engineering; digital technology; digital media

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Motivation and Emotions in Learning Processes

edited by

Francisco J. Peixoto

and Joana Pipa

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: motivation; emotions; engagement; affective dynamics; achievement motivation; academic emotions; motivational regulation; socio-emotional processes in learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Psychosocial Determinants of Food Choice and Consumption in Contemporary Contexts

edited by Marco Rizzo,

Cristian Di Gesto

and Giulia Rosa Policardo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: food consumption; psychosocial antecedents; consumer psychology; eating behavior; social norms; food attitudes; emotions; sustainable consumption; food innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Economics)

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