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Special Issues

Social Sciences publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Exploring the Dynamics of Interracial Couples and Families

Guest Editor: Gita Seshadri
Viewed by 43

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Parenthood in the Contemporary Foster Care System

Guest Editor: Lieselot De Wilde
Viewed by 166

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Emerging Trends in Family and Marriage Behaviors and Values

Guest Editor: Xiaoling Shu
Viewed by 847

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Maternal Health and Family Relationships: Pathways to Resilience and Well-Being

Guest Editors: Adrienne Edwards-Bianchi, David Knox
Viewed by 82

Deadline: 30 April 2026

Open for Submission

The Role of Caregiving for Older Family Members in Communities

Guest Editor: Vincent W.P. Lee
Viewed by 234

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Intimate Relationships in Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts

Guest Editors: Pan Wang, William Jankowiak
3 articles | Viewed by 6,414

Deadline: 15 February 2026

Open for Submission

The Impact of Social Connectedness on Older Adults’ Wellbeing

Guest Editor: Ching-Teng Yao
2 articles | Viewed by 1,916

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Contemporary Work in Understanding and Reducing Domestic Violence

Guest Editor: Dean Fido
3 articles | Viewed by 4,217

Deadline: 31 December 2025

Open for Submission

Conducive Contexts and Vulnerabilities to Domestic Abuse

Guest Editor: Emmaleena Käkelä
2 articles | Viewed by 6,860

Deadline: 30 November 2025

Open for Submission

Tech-Based Domestic and Family Violence

Guest Editor: Satarupa Dasgupta
Viewed by 256

Deadline: 30 November 2025

Closed

Active Aging Across the Life Course

Guest Editor: Lili Xie
2 articles | Viewed by 4,775

Deadline: 30 September 2025

Closed

Selected Papers from the 21st Roundtable of the International Network (INET) on School, Family, and Community Partnerships

Guest Editors: Joyce L. Epstein, Yolanda Abel, Steven Sheldon
10 articles | Viewed by 16,700

Deadline: 28 February 2025

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