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Journal of Social Issues
Edited by: Martin Ruck
The Journal of Social Issues brings behavioral and social science theory, empirical evidence, and practice to bear on human and social problems. Each issue of the journal focuses on a single topic. Please note that only invited authors may submit to the journal.
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Identity Safety Cues in Context: Advancing the Role of Group Status, Interpersonal Dynamics, and Systemic Events in Identity Safety Cues
Guest Editors: Kim Chaney, Flora Oswald and Jes Matsick
Manuscript proposals are due by December 31st, 2024
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Aging Asian Americans: Advancing Research and Policy on Health Equity
Guest Editors: Van Tran and Na Yin
Manuscript proposals are due by February 1, 2025
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Cultivating Critical Action in Children and Youth: Best Practices and New Directions
Guest Editors: Matthew Diemer, Josefina Bañales, Aixa Marchand
Manuscript proposals are due by January 15, 2025
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Interrogating Conceptions of Childhood to Explore the Social and Material Conditions of Society
Guest Editors: Erika Y. Niwa, Yana Kuchirko, Madeline Fox
Manuscript proposals are due by February 15, 2025
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The Journal of Social Issues (JSI) Will Continue to Publish SPSSI Presidential Addresses
Since 1957, SPSSI Presidential Addresses have been published in JSI. We would like to publish any past Presidential Addresses that were not published previously. Please expect to see past Presidential Addresses as well as current ones published in JSI. Of course, we will attempt to publish these past addresses in as close to chronological order as possible.
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SPSSI members are a diverse and international group of psychologists, allied scientists, students, and others who share a common interest in research and action related to the psychological aspects of important social issues. SPSSI welcomes and encourages international membership. Strategically positioned as an NGO member of the UN and joined by leading academics across the globe, SPSSI has the expertise and the reach to advocate for improvements in health, science, conservation, education, human rights, and the myriad of other challenges we face today. Become a member today!
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Barriers in the Transition From School to Work: How Student Financial Adversity Predicts Deprioritizing Jobs With the Best Long‐Term Career Progression
- 1460-1483
- 22 December 2024
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- Call for Proposals — Identity Safety Cues in Context: Advancing the Role of Group Status, Interpersonal Dynamics, and Systemic Events in Identity Safety Cues
- Call for Proposals — Aging Asian Americans: Advancing Research and Policy on Health Equity
- Call for Proposals — Cultivating Critical Action in Children and Youth: Best Practices and New Directions
