Special Issue on Youth and Society

Youth and Society is an interdisciplinary field that examines the dynamic relationships between young people and the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts in which they live. It focuses on how social structures, institutions, and policies shape youth identities, opportunities, behaviors, and life trajectories, while also highlighting the active role of young people as agents of social change. The field addresses key issues such as education, employment, family, digital media, inequality, participation, and well-being, with particular attention to diversity, globalization, and generational change. By integrating perspectives from sociology, psychology, education, and public policy, Youth and Society aims to inform research, practice, and policy that support the healthy development and social inclusion of young people.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Youth and Society. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Civic engagement and political participation
• Community development and youth work
• Digital media and technology use
• Education and schooling
• Family and intergenerational relations
• Gender and sexuality among youth
• Globalization and youth transitions
• Health risk behaviors
• Migration and transnational youth
• Social inequality and marginalization
• Social policy and youth welfare
• Youth crime and deviance
• Youth culture and subcultures
• Youth employment and labor markets
• Youth identity formation
• Youth mental health and well-being

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Youth and Society” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. John William Maerhofer

Rutgers University, USA

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at [email protected].