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Special Issues
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Exploring the Dynamics of Interracial Couples and Families
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Parenthood in the Contemporary Foster Care System
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Emerging Trends in Family and Marriage Behaviors and Values
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Maternal Health and Family Relationships: Pathways to Resilience and Well-Being
Deadline: 30 April 2026
The Role of Caregiving for Older Family Members in Communities
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Intimate Relationships in Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts
Deadline: 15 February 2026
The Impact of Social Connectedness on Older Adults’ Wellbeing
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Contemporary Work in Understanding and Reducing Domestic Violence
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Conducive Contexts and Vulnerabilities to Domestic Abuse
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Tech-Based Domestic and Family Violence
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Active Aging Across the Life Course
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Selected Papers from the 21st Roundtable of the International Network (INET) on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Deadline: 28 February 2025
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