Health-related concerns for youth abound, from obesity, substance abuse, bullying, and violence to physical and mental health conditions, the topic of youth health and well-being is of interest and importance in the youth development field. Increasingly, youth programs are working to address these concerns and to identify ways to promote youth health and well-being across various youth ecologies. In addition, young people are taking active roles in identifying and addressing the health concerns that affect them, helping to define effective strategies and solutions. The Journal of Youth Development is seeking proposals for papers to be included in the Autumn 2018 special issue on Promoting Health and Well-being in Youth. The goal of this special issue is to bring together current program, policy, and research and evaluation efforts, with an emphasis on practical implications and use in programs seeking to promote youth health and well-being. Proposals for manuscripts are sought for the following journal sections:
Special Issue Timeline July 2017 – Call for paper proposals September 30 – Proposals due to guest editors October 30 – Authors notified of acceptance of proposal February 1 – Accepted manuscripts due (uploaded by author to JYD website) April 1 - Drafts returned for editing, and continued editing with quick turnaround as needed June 1 – Final drafts due September 2018- Publication Paper proposals of 500 words or less should identify the section for which the article is being considered, provide a basic description of the proposed article, and include explicit information on how the article will focus on implications for practice and policy for promoting youth health and well-being. A separate 150-word paper abstract should be included. Proposals should be submitted to special issue guest editors Theresa Ferrari ferrari.8@osu.edu and Mary Arnold mary.arnold@oreonstate.edu by September 30, 2017. Questions regarding proposals should be directed to the guest editors. |