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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 501 | 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 86 | 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 submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 181 | 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)
Unpacking Beliefs in Emotion Regulation: Enhancing Psychotherapeutic Approaches Through the Extended Process Model
edited by Jennifer Marie Binzak Fugate, Sheila Macrine and Jason Malousek
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotion regulation; beliefs; self-monitoring; therapeutic interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders)
The Role of Behavior Analysis in Understanding and Promoting Adaptive Social Behavior submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 79 | 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)
Values and Motivations in Behaviour: Implications for Individual and Societal Well-Being
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 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 Health Psychology)
Academic Anxieties and Coping Strategies submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | 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 11 | 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)
Celiac Disease and Child Behavior: Unmasking the Hidden Drivers of Irritability and Misconduct in the Classroom submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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)
Impacts of Employee–AI Collaboration on Work Behavior—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)
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 70 | 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 1819 | 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
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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 128 | 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)
A Whole-School Approach to Promote Mental Health, Equity, and Connectedness
edited by and Hyunhee Kim
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 77 | 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 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: marketing; consumer behavior; social cognition; face perception; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cognition)
Social and Structural Influences on Social Identities
edited by Negin Ghavami
submission deadline 18 May 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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 16 | 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 340 | 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 58 | 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)
Positive Behavioral Guidance Strategies and Interventions
edited by Sascha Longstreth and Sarah Garrity
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: positive behavioral guidance; challenging behavior; early childhood education; social– emotional development; behavior intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Psychology)
In the Shadows of Personality: Unpacking the Traits of the Dark Tetrad
edited by Alyson E. Blanchard
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 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)
Social Psychology for a Sustainable Future: Understanding and Promoting Pro-Environmental Action
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 32 | 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)
Bounded Rationality: Bridging Cognition and Emotion in Decision Making
edited by
submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open
Keywords: bounded rationality; decision making; cognition; emotion; heuristics; cognitive constraints; risk perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral Economics)
Culturomics: New Interdisciplinary Advances for Research on Culture and Human Sustainable Development
edited by Siyang Luo, Yiyi Zhu, and Liqin Huang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: culturomics; social change; cultural change; social adaptation; interdisciplinary science; social attitude; social decision making
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