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Psychological Trauma and Resilience in Children and Adolescents
edited by and Genta Kulari
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; resilience; PTSD; migrant; social integration; social acculturation
The Effects of Nature Therapy on Affective and Cognitive Functioning
edited by Jessica Rhodes
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: nature therapy; cognition; affect; well-being; forest bathing; emotion regulation; attention; stress reactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Verbal Behavior and Complex Decision-Making
edited by David J. Cox
submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: verbal behavior; decision-making; complexity; choice; behavioral processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Experiences and Well-Being in Personal Growth
edited by Madoka Kumashiro
submission deadline 19 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7946 | Submission Open
Keywords: personal growth; post-traumatic growth; personal development; self-improvement; self-actualization; self-fulfillment; well-being; identity development; positive psychology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)
Becoming Attached—the Process and Mechanisms of Attachment Formation in Humans and Other Animals
edited by and Juan-Pablo Robledo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open
Keywords: attachment theory; attachment formation; social recognition; imprinting; human imprinting; bond formation
Cultivating Health and Well-Being in Newcomer Communities Impacted by Forced Displacement
edited by and Fiona Thomas
submission deadline 23 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; refugee; immigrant; forced displacement; collective trauma; well-being; mental health promotion; community based; community led
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Forensic and Legal Cognition
edited by James Munro and Lee Curley
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7133 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic bias; decision making; legal psychology; cognition; jurors and juries; verdict systems; biases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Play, Learn, Adapt: The Evolution of Flexible and Gamified Education
edited by Earl Woodruff and Zhenhua Xu
submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible learning; gamified teaching and learning; learner agency; personalized learning environments; digital learning technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Motor Competence, Physical Fitness, and Academic Achievement in Students submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: academic achievements; adapted physical education; motor competence; motor skills; physical education curriculum; physical fitness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Advances in Resilience Psychology
edited by Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8892 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural resilience; community resilience; strength-based approach; multicultural responsiveness; cross-cultural counseling; resilience-based interventions; trauma-informed care; public policy; advocacy; government support
Unpacking Clients’ Beliefs About Emotion Regulation in Therapy
edited by Jennifer Marie Binzak Fugate, and Jason Malousek
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotion regulation; beliefs; self-monitoring; therapeutic interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)
Intrusive Thoughts, Mental Imagery, and Rumination: Shared Cognitive Vulnerabilities Across Disorders and Implications for Suicide Risk
edited by Jaël S. van Bentum and Sarah Brown
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open
Keywords: suicide prevention; suicide behaviors; suicidal thoughts; intrusive thoughts; intrusions; mental imagery; assessment; interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Experimental and Clinical Neurosciences)
The Role of Behavior Analysis in Understanding and Promoting Adaptive Social Behavior submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavior analysis; conversation skills; cooperation; play skills; prosocial behavior; sociability; social avoidance; social interaction; social reinforcement; social skills
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance abuse; mental health; dual diagnosis; mental health interventions; mental health innovations; mental health prevention; substance abuse interventions; harm reduction; substance abuse prevention
Influence of Parenting in Adolescent and Young Adult Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: parenting; parents; parent– child; child development; adolescent; young adult; family
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Values and Motivations in Behaviour: Implications for Individual and Societal Well-Being
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: personal values; motivation; well-being; prosocial behaviour; antisocial behaviour; value-based behaviour change intervention; societal flourishing; cross-cultural psychology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Young Children's Learning with Digital Media
edited by Astrid Wirth
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital media; media literacy; children’ s learning; early childhood education; learning environment; digital tools; media education; media use; screen time; cognitive development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Celiac Disease and Child Behavior: Unmasking the Hidden Drivers of Irritability and Misconduct in the Classroom submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open
Keywords: celiac disease; child social-emotional behavior; gut– brain axis; emotional dysregulation; school psychology; nutrient deficiencies; educational settings; misdiagnosis; gluten-free diet; early diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Academic Anxieties and Coping Strategies submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: academic anxiety; coping strategies; emotion regulation; educational interventions; anxiety interventions; emotional information processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Exploring Profiles and Innovative Strategies for Effective Psychological Transformation in Legal and Forensic Psychology
edited by , and María Pilar Martínez
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender-based violence; psychological profiles; offender rehabilitation; victim recovery; emotional regulation; cognitive– behavioral interventions; forensic psychology; social reintegration; digital technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Psychological Factors Determining Performance Under Pressure
edited by and Zoe Wimshurst
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open
Keywords: performance under pressure; decision making; emotion; resilience; confidence; motor control; expertise
Impacts of Employee–AI Collaboration on Work Behavior—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: employee– AI collaboration; work behavior; artificial intelligence; digital transformation; human– machine interaction; job redesign; employee adaptation; trust in AI; organizational change; employee motivation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behaviors)
Traumatic Experiences and Perinatal Period
edited by and Amber L. Randolph
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal mental health; reproductive trauma; parenting; cumulative trauma; pregnancy; postpartum
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Education for Autistic Children and Young People
edited by
submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; education; autistic teachers; monotropism; inclusion; teacher training; neurodiversity; autistic cognition; school
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
The Prevention, Intervention and Treatment of Eating Disorders
edited by Courtney McLean and
submission deadline 22 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; disordered eating; treatment approaches; interventions; screening; prevention; risk factors; mental health; diagnosis; diverse populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)
The Role of Psychological and Educational Knowledge in Supporting Gifted Development
edited by Niamh Stack and Margaret Sutherland
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: gifted development; gifted education; inclusive education; educational psychology; multiple exceptionalities; intersectionality; multidisciplinary; highly able; exceptional learners; high potential learners; psychology; education; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Intersectionality and Health Disparities: A Behavioral Perspective
edited by Hyunwoo Yoon
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3131 | Submission Open
Keywords: intersectionality; health disparities; social identities; behavioral perspective; inequality; health outcomes; public health strategies
The Affective, Cognitive, and Cultural Dimensions of Engagement with Computational Thinking and Emerging Technologies
edited by Daisuke Akiba and Julie M. Albright
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open
Keywords: affective computing; computational thinking; computing and digital literacies; digital literacy; culturally responsive computing education; equity in technology; inclusive STEM education; STEM equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
The Psychological Aspects of Sexual Dysfunctions
edited by Cátia Oliveira
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological factors; cognitive factors; behavioral factors; emotional factors; relationship factors; sexual functioning; sexual dysfunctions; sexual satisfaction; sexual health; psychological treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care: The Intersections of Psycho-Oncological Support and Palliative Care with Social Determinants of Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: psycho-oncological support; palliative cancer care; supportive oncology; social determinants in cancer care; cancer disparities; health equity in cancer; vulnerable cancer patients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Psychological, Cognitive and Behavioral Drivers of Risk-Taking in Digital Gambling and Financial Decision-Making
edited by and Ali Emdad
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital gambling; financial decision-making; risk-taking behavior; cognitive biases; personality traits; impulsivity; emotional influences; online trading; behavioral interventions; responsible gambling; online gaming; sports betting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Approaches in the Assessment and Treatment of Speech–Language Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; speech– language pathology; computational modeling; personalized therapy; explainable AI; multilingual and cross-cultural applications; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Improving Implementation Support for School Behavioral Health Systems to Amplify Positive Student and School Outcomes
edited by Mark Weist, Katherine A. Perkins, Susan Barrett and Kimberly Yanek
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: school behavioral health; school mental health; implementation support; systems coaching; leadership coaching; instructional coaching; practice-based coaching; peer coaching; multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
A Whole-School Approach to Promote Mental Health, Equity, and Connectedness
edited by and Hyunhee Kim
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS); social determinants of mental health; school counseling; school social work; school psychology; school connectedness; educational equity; school mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
Understanding Well-Being in Daily Life
edited by Helen Keyes and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: well-being; quality of life; behaviour change; lifestyle; mental health; physical environment; routines; stress reduction
Social Cognitive Factors Involved in Human Judgment and Decision Making
edited by Ahreum Maeng
submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: marketing; consumer behavior; social cognition; face perception; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Stress and Resilience in Adolescence and Early Adulthood
edited by Christa C. Christ
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress; resilience; coping; adolescence; early adulthood
(This special issue belongs to the Section Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Sexual Violence Against Women Across Contexts: Prevention, Education, and Intervention submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexual violence; technology-facilitated abuse; prevention strategies; education and awareness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport and Management
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress; appraisals; emotions; coping; performance; resilience; well-being; psychophysiology; performance; anti-doping
Social and Structural Influences on Social Identities
edited by Negin Ghavami
submission deadline 18 May 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: social identities; structural factors; intersectionality; intergroup relations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
The Impact of LGBTQ+ Relational Development on Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQ+ relational well-being; mental health; minority stress; intersectionality; identity development; BIPOC LGBTQ+ communities; social support; stigma and discrimination; power and privilege; sexual and gender diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Parental and Infant Mental Health in the NICU Settings and Post-Discharge
edited by Soudabeh Givrad and Richard J. Shaw
submission deadline 26 May 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: NICU infant mental health; NICU maternal mental health; NICU paternal mental health; NICU parent-infant attachment; NICU family mental health; NICU mental health outcomes; NICU mental health interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)
Roleplaying Games and Wellbeing
edited by Ian S. Baker and Ian Turner
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: roleplaying games; RPGs; Dungeons and Dragons; D& D; wellbeing; lifelong play; play; storytelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Adaptive Decision Making in Complex Environments
edited by Bjørn T. Bakken
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive styles; decision making; cognitive processing; intuition; analysis; crisis management; VUCA (volatile; uncertain; complex; ambiguous); adaptability; preparedness; safety; security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Artificial Intelligence in Assessment: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
edited by and Sevilay Kilmen
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in assessment; psychological assessment; cognitive assessment; adaptive testing; natural language processing; large language models; fairness and bias mitigation; ethical AI; behavioral data analysis; psychometrics and AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)
In the Shadows of Personality: Unpacking the Traits of the Dark Tetrad
edited by Alyson E. Blanchard
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: dark triad; psychopathy; primary and secondary psychopathy; narcissism; grandiose and vulnerable narcissism; machiavellianism; sadism; development and stability of antisocial traits; biological and neurobiological bases of the dark triad; cultural and contextual influences on the dark triad; dark triad and behavior; personality pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Breaking Barriers: Unveiling Resistances to Overcoming Gender-Based Violence in Psychological Research Today
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender-based violence (GBV); societal behavioral patterns; psychological processes; social structures; social dynamics; violence and silence
Understanding Mental Health and Well-Being in University Students
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: university students; mental health; psychological stressors well-being; resilience; treatment interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)
Social Psychology for a Sustainable Future: Understanding and Promoting Pro-Environmental Action
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosocial factors; sustainable behavior; behavior change; environmental psychology; sustainable consumption; environmental emotions; interventions; social norms; communication strategies; motivation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
Body Image and Disordered Eating: Psychosocial, Cultural, Cognitive and Clinical Perspectives submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: body image; body image disturbance; eating disorders; disordered eating; orthorexia nervosa; body positivity; sociocultural influences; media and body ideals; emerging eating behaviors; gender and body perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)
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