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.

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Politics of Disruption: Youth Climate Activisms and Education
edited by Carrie Karsgaard, Iveta Silova and Victoria Desimoni
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 2037 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth climate activism; divestment; epistemic justice; climate denial; climate change education; coloniality; petro-power; youth movements
Social Justice Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity
edited by Kalyn McDonough, Kelly Clanchy, Michael A. Hemphill and Tarkington J. Newman
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 623 | Submission Open
Keywords: social justice; youth development; sport; physical activity; equity
Resilience, Strength, Empowerment and Thriving of LGTBQIA+ Youth
edited by Erin Stevenson, , James McGinn, Quentin Hunter and Nathaniel L. Smith
submission deadline 1 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1868 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQIA+ youth; resilience; empowerment; adolescents; strengths; thriving; well-being; coping
Critical Approaches to Youth Development through Sport
edited by Jennifer McGarry, Kolin Ebron, Roc Rochon and Jesse Mala
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 759 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth development; sport; critical theory; identity
Navigating Challenges: Exploring the Intersection of Youth Well-Being and Social Environments
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth; crime; mental health; violence; cultural diversity; family dynamics; education systems; digital spaces; socio-economic status
Youth Homelessness Prevention submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14623 | Submission Open
Keywords: at-risk children/youth; children/youth in crisis; marginalized children/youth; homeless youth; youth homelessness prevention
Supporting Youth: Strengthening Cultural Identity and Promoting Social Justice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 932 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural diversity; intersectionality; cultural humility; social justice; models of care; case management; youth development; holistic approaches; lived experience; social systems
Formally Informal: Youth and Community Work: Pedagogy and Practice
edited by , Mike Seal and Simon Williams
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1667 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth work; informal education; pedagogy; community engagement; higher education
Social Support and Stress: Experiences of Youth Coping with Challenging Life Events submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open
Keywords: social support; social connection; social cognition; stress; life events; COVID-19; coping; resilience
Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Positive Mental Health of Youth and Emerging Adults
edited by Deborah Moon, Michelle Johnson-Motoyama and Gia Barboza-Salerno
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open
Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; mental health; mental illness; youth; adolescents; emerging adults; transition age youth; positive mental health; flourishing
NEET Youth: Experiences, Needs, and Aspirations
edited by Charlotte McPherson and Liam Wrigley
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open
Keywords: NEET (not in employment; education; or training); youth; transitions; aspirations; inequalities; class; support
Youth Transitions from Care: Towards Improved Care-Leaving Outcomes
edited by Sue Bond and Joyce Hlungwani
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: successful transitions; care-leavers; care-leaving; positive outcomes; continuing education; housing; creating family; family reunification; enablers of success
Youth Participation, Leadership and Agency for Decolonial Health Equity
edited by Sarah Louise Fraser, Katsitsiio Splicer, Jennifer Thompson and Josée Lapalme
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical youth participation; youth leadership; youth agency; decolonial health equity; social transformation; relationality
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