The Intelligent Mind in Action: Perspectives on Self-Regulation, Metacognition, and Emotion in Cognitive Performance
A special issue of Journal of Intelligence (ISSN 2079-3200). This special issue belongs to the section "Studies on Cognitive Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 February 2027 | Viewed by 488
Editors
Interests: metacognition in learning; achievement emotions; cognitive processes
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: emotions; cognitive processes; brain correlates; emotion–cognition integration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intelligent mind in action emerges from the dynamic interplay between core cognitive abilities—such as reasoning, memory, and attention—and self-regulatory processes involving metacognition and emotion. Rather than operating in isolation, these components continuously interact to support adaptive, goal-directed behavior across tasks, contexts, and developmental stages.
This Special Issue aims to advance an integrative understanding of cognitive performance by examining how metacognitive monitoring and control, emotional regulation, and self-regulation contribute to shape thinking and learning. Growing evidence suggests that effective performance depends not only on cognitive resources but also on individuals’ ability to reflect on their own thinking, regulate emotional states, and flexibly adapt strategies in response to situational demands.
From educational and clinical settings to professional and technological environments, understanding the intelligent mind in action requires bridging traditionally separated domains of cognition, emotion, and metacognition. This Special Issue seeks to contribute to this integrative perspective by bringing together theoretical, empirical, and methodological approaches.
We invite contributions that investigate the mechanisms, processes, and applications of self-regulation, metacognition, and emotion in cognitive performance across the lifespan and contexts.
We welcome submissions of review papers and original empirical contributions, including experimental and observational studies, quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as methodological and theoretical advancements relevant to the aims of this Special issue.
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Self-regulation processes and metacognitive monitoring, control, and awareness in cognitive tasks and learning environments;
- Emotional influences on cognitive performance, including stress, motivation, affect regulation, and emotional awareness;
- Interactions between cognition, emotion, and metacognition;
- Developmental trajectories of self-regulation and metacognition in typical and atypical populations;
- Individual differences in cognitive and emotional regulation and metacognitive skills;
- Neurocognitive and psychophysiological correlates of self-regulation and metacognition;
- Assessment and measurement of metacognition and emotional regulation in educational contexts (e.g., schools, universities);
- Interventions and training programs aimed at enhancing cognitive performance through self-regulatory, metacognitive, and motivational skills;
- The role of artificial intelligence in supporting, modeling, or assessing self-regulation, metacognition, and emotion in cognitive performance.
Prof. Dr. Paola Palladino
Dr. Tiziana Quarto
Dr. Loreta Cannito
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metacognition
- self-regulation
- learning
- emotions
- cognitive processes
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