Special Issues
Youth 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.
Transforming Youth Justice: International Perspectives and Approaches to Youth Voice and Participation
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Promoting Wellbeing and Development in High-Ability Youth
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Coping and Acculturation in Refugee Children and Youth
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Discrimination and Inclusion in Youth Leisure
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Youth Perceptions and Experiences of Sex Education
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Promoting Youth Engagement in Climate Actions Through Environmental Education
Deadline: 30 August 2026
Educational Equity for All Youth: Access, Inclusion, Belonging and Opportunity
Deadline: 1 August 2026
Psychosocial Effects of the Polycrisis Among Youth
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Co-Designing for Youth Mental Health: Participatory, Community-Based, and Digital Approaches to Resilience and Well-Being in the Context of Adversity
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Alcohol Use in Young People
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Youth Self-Control and Emotion Regulation
Deadline: 30 July 2026
Leisure and Youth Development: Self-Management, Contexts, Perception of Guaranteed Rights and Wellbeing
Deadline: 30 June 2026
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