Understanding Human Social Cognition: Integration of Neural, Cognitive, Behavioral, Affective, and Social Determinants
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 744
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Social cognition plays a fundamental role in human interactions, enabling individuals to perceive, interpret, and respond to social cues. Traditionally, research in this field has been predominantly grounded in cognitive perspectives. However, contemporary approaches increasingly emphasize affective dimensions, highlighting the role of the body and social interactions as central components of sociability. The development and evolution of social cognitive processes facilitate human adaptation, whereas, in neuropsychiatric conditions, impairments in these processes lead to disruptions in social adaptation and interaction. These differences in typical and atypical development are shaped by a complex interplay of social, cognitive, affective, and neural determinants that structure and modulate social cognitive abilities.
Objective
This research topic aims to explore the neural, cognitive, behavioral, affective, and social mechanisms underlying human social cognition and their implications for both typical and atypical development.
We welcome studies employing psychophysiological measures, neuroimaging, motion capture, and behavioral assessments to investigate social cognition across diverse populations. Submissions that examine the interplay between neural, cognitive, affective, and social determinants are particularly encouraged.
Types of Articles Solicited
We invite submissions of empirical research articles, systematic reviews, and theoretical papers that advance our understanding of social cognition across different theoretical perspectives, contexts, and study populations.
Dr. Eduar Herrera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- social cognition
- neural
- cognitive
- affective
- social determinants
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