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Children’s Cognitive Development in Social and Cultural Contexts

edited by Monica Tsethlikai and Stephanie Miller

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural and social influences; cognitive development; attention; learning; memory; academic outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)

The Impact of Bullying and School Violence on Youth Mental Health

edited by Christopher C. Henrich and

Erin B. Tone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; school violence; peer victimization; mental health; children; adolescents; cyberbullying

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Psychological Flexibility for Health and Wellbeing

edited by Emily Sandoz and Thomas Sease

submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10337 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychological flexibility; components of flexibility; health and wellness; resilience; thriving; flourishing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health

edited by Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25764 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; prevention; promotion; quality of life; wellbeing; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

The Impact of Technology on Human Behavior

edited by Ekta Sinha and Jalal Sarabadani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8142 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology and behavior; digital dependency; human-computer interaction; artificial intelligence; social and emotional impacts; workplace behavior; virtual reality; ethics in technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

Action Research, Methods and Measures in Community Psychology—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2367 | Submission Open

Keywords: community psychology; well-being; empowerment; trust; mattering; social justice; gender issues; hope; civic engagement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Innovative Interdisciplinary Tools and Methodologies in Clinical Psychology: How to Promote People’s Health During Uncertain Times

edited by

Lydia Giménez-Llort

and

Gian Piero Turchi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical and applied psychology; global challenges; health and social cohesion; emergency management; human communities-related data; innovation and development; IoT; artificial intelligence and machine learning

Mental Health Development under Contextual Adversity and Psychosocial Stress

edited by

Cody S. Ding

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: contextual adversity; mental health development; constructivism; perceived stress; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Psychology)

Approaches in Developing Leaders in Urban Schools

edited by Craig Voto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: education leadership; urban education; principal development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behaviors)

Exploring and Improving the Effectiveness of Treatments for Severe Challenging Behavior

edited by Katherine R. Brown and Kayla Randall

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: caregiver training; caregiver adherence; treatment generalization; treatment durability and maintenance; ecological validity; professional training

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

Neurocognitive and Behavioral Innovations for Inclusive Learning

edited by

Rodrigo Pena

and

Ricardo F. Ferreira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurocognitive development; inclusive education; social neuroscience; executive functions; parental involvement; intelligent tutoring systems; cognitive load; bilingualism; psychophysiological measures; self-regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

External Influences in Adolescents’ Career Development: 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Parola

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: career development; career choices; teacher career-related support; parental career-related support; peer behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)

Fibromyalgia: Pathophysiology, Neuropsychological Alterations, Clinical Variables, and Therapeutic Interventions for Clinical Pain Management

edited by Cristina Muñoz Ladrón de Guevara and

Sandra Melero Santos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibromyalgia; neuropsychology; cognitive dysfunction; pathophysiology; central pain sensitization; neuroimaging; therapeutic interventions; psychiatric comorbidities; clinical variables; chronic pain management

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

Towards Media Effects and Humor

edited by John A. Banas

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: humor; media; media effects; beliefs; attitudes; prejudice; misinformation; comedy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

The Influence of Drugs on Social Behavior

edited by

Connor Haggarty

and

Hanna Molla

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: social cognition; empathy; psychoactive drugs; psychedelics; affiliative behaviors; social impairment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Digital Interventions for Addiction and Mental Health

edited by

Alexandre Hudon

and Mohamad Matout

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital interventions; mental health; addiction; teletherapy; mobile health (mHealth); artificial intelligence; virtual reality; user engagement; relapse prevention; psychoeducation

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

Psychological Trauma and Resilience in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Sandra Figueiredo

and Genta Kulari

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | 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 23 | 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 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: verbal behavior; decision-making; complexity; choice; behavioral processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)

Becoming Attached—the Process and Mechanisms of Attachment Formation in Humans and Other Animals

edited by

Harry Freeman

and Juan-Pablo Robledo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 557 | 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

Joelle Taos Taknint

and Fiona Thomas

submission deadline 23 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 132 | 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)

Motor Competence, Physical Fitness, and Academic Achievement in Students

edited by

Aleksandra Rogowska

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 247 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7096 | 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,

Sheila Macrine

and Jason Malousek

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 378 | 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 250 | 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

edited by

Samuel L. Morris

and

Faris R. Kronfli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | 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)

Influence of Parenting in Adolescent and Young Adult Development

edited by

Ming Cui

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting; parents; parent– child; child development; adolescent; young adult; family

(This special issue belongs to the Section Educational Psychology)

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

edited by

Patrice Whitehorne-Smith

and

Sophie B. Haywood

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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

Values and Motivations in Behaviour: Implications for Individual and Societal Well-Being

edited by

Lisbeth Ku

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 49 | 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 43 | 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

edited by

Fatima E. Terrazas-Arellanes

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 388 | 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

edited by

Christopher L. Thomas

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | 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

Ana Isabel Sánchez Gómez

Raúl Quevedo-Blasco

and María Pilar Martínez

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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 Stewart T. Cotterill and Zoe Wimshurst

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 247 | 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

Tungju Wu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 248 | 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)

Education for Autistic Children and Young People

edited by

Rebecca Wood

submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | 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

Kathleen de Boer

submission deadline 22 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | 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 118 | 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 2546 | Submission Open

Keywords: intersectionality; health disparities; social identities; behavioral perspective; inequality; health outcomes; public health strategies

Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care: The Intersections of Psycho-Oncological Support and Palliative Care with Social Determinants of Health

edited by

Julia Roick

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 199 | 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

Lening Alexis Olivera-Figueroa

and Ali Emdad

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 162 | 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

Selcuk Guven

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 24 | 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)

A Whole-School Approach to Promote Mental Health, Equity, and Connectedness

edited by

Matthew Lemberger-Truelove

and Hyunhee Kim

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | 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)

Social Cognitive Factors Involved in Human Judgment and Decision Making

edited by Ahreum Maeng

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | 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 35 | 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

edited by

Yolanda Rodríguez Castro

and

Rosana Martínez-Román

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: sexual violence; technology-facilitated abuse; prevention strategies; education and awareness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Psychology)

Social and Structural Influences on Social Identities

edited by Negin Ghavami

submission deadline 18 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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

Dumayi Gutierrez

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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)

Roleplaying Games and Wellbeing

edited by Ian S. Baker and Ian Turner

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 434 | 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 107 | 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)

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