Exploring Social, Cultural, and Psychological Dimensions of Lived Experiences

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a Special Issue in Social Sciences focused on understanding the social, cultural, and psychological dimensions of lived experiences. This collection brings together interdisciplinary perspectives that address critical issues such as mental health disparities, social justice, and cultural adaptability in diverse populations.

Contributions will cover a range of topics, including LGBTQ+ identities in therapy, sustainability in rural tourism, workplace gender dynamics, and the experiences of marginalized groups as they navigate systemic barriers. The Special Issue aims to shed light on how individuals and communities negotiate their identities, relationships, and roles within complex sociocultural systems.

We invite submissions that employ a variety of methodological approaches—from interpretative phenomenological analysis to participatory action research—on topics such as mental health interventions, cultural competence, social equity, and identity formation. Our goal is to enhance theoretical knowledge and drive meaningful changes in policy and practice.

This Special Issue serves as a platform to explore the interplay of social, cultural, and psychological factors that shape human experiences. By fostering dialog among researchers and practitioners, we hope to inspire innovative solutions and deepen understanding of how these factors impact diverse communities. Join us in advancing scholarship that promotes equity, inclusion, and transformative change.

Dr. Fred Milacci
Dr. Jennifer Smith Ramey
Dr. Fred A. Volk
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Social Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.