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Special Issues

Behavioral Sciences publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Motivation and Emotions in Learning Processes

Guest Editors: Francisco J. Peixoto, Joana Pipa
Viewed by 8

Deadline: 31 January 2027

Open for Submission

Behavioral Economics of Household Consumption

Guest Editor: Jaimie W. Lien
Viewed by 12

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Psychological Perspectives on Creativity and Cultural Value

Guest Editor: Boram Lee
Viewed by 36

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Kelly Bittner
Viewed by 9

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Process-Based Approaches in Chronic Diseases and Family Caregivers

Guest Editors: Rosa Romero-Moreno, Carlos Vara-García
Viewed by 86

Deadline: 15 December 2026

Open for Submission

Contemporary Approaches to Loss, Grief, and Bereavement

Guest Editor: Lesa Rae Vartanian
Viewed by 51

Deadline: 4 December 2026

Open for Submission

Daily Health and Well-Being in Young Adults

Guest Editor: Elizabeth Dalton
Viewed by 43

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Substance and Alcohol Use in the Perinatal Period

Guest Editor: Sam Burton
Viewed by 69

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Artificial Intelligence and Students’ Mental Health

Guest Editor: Fang Luo
Viewed by 58

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Fanchang Kong
Viewed by 14

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Understanding and Preventing Internalizing Problems in Children and Adolescents

Guest Editors: Patricia Vuijk, Pol van Lier
Viewed by 46

Deadline: 26 November 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Gino Casale, Sohni Siddiqui
Viewed by 376

Deadline: 31 October 2026

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