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Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

About This Journal

Mission

The mission of the Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences (JSBHS) is to encourage dialogue between scholars and practitioners in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The journal seeks to inform the relationship between practice and research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. More information about the journal can be found in Aims and Scope.

Special Issue

The Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences (JSBHS), a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal sponsored by Walden University, invites original submissions for a special edition focused on Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, and Positive Social Change.

This special issue seeks to explore the evolving role of emotional intelligence (EI) in social, behavioral, educational, and health contexts. As the global landscape grows increasingly complex, the ability to understand, manage, and leverage emotions has become a critical competency across disciplines, including psychology, education, healthcare, leadership, and community development.

We welcome manuscripts that advance scholarly understanding or present innovative applications of emotional intelligence in varied populations and professional settings. Interdisciplinary and international perspectives are strongly encouraged.

  • Topics of Interest (include but are not limited to): •
  • Emotional intelligence and positive social change •
  • Emotional intelligence in virtual or hybrid work and learning environments •
  • Theoretical and conceptual models of emotional intelligence •
  • EI in clinical, counseling, or health psychology •
  • The role of EI in educational and learning environments •
  • EI and its impact on health behaviors and outcomes •
  • Emotional intelligence and leadership in public or organizational contexts •
  • Cultural, gender, and demographic dimensions of EI •
  • Interventions and strategies for enhancing EI in individuals and communities •
  • EI in social justice, advocacy, or equity-focused work •
  • Emotion as data in human health and behavior
  • Submission Guidelines: Authors must submit original, unpublished work that aligns with the mission and scope of JSBHS. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed through a double-blind process. Submissions should adhere to APA 7th edition formatting guidelines and follow the journal’s detailed author instructions. •

  • Manuscript Length: 4,000–10,000 words •
  • Formatting: APA 7th Edition •
  • Submission Platform: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/jsbhs/ •
  • Deadline for Submissions: January 2026 •
  • Expected Publication Date: May/June 2026
  • Contact: For questions or further information, please contact:

  • Anne Hacker, PhD & Michael Schwab, DrPH Guest Editors, Special Edition on Emotional Intelligence
  • Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

  • To Submit Papers: Website: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/jsbhs/

  • For assistance with journal website issues, please contact the Chief Editor Lee Stadtlander, PhD
  • Email: [email protected]
  • We look forward to your submissions and to showcasing work that highlights the transformative power of emotional intelligence in research, practice, and society.

    Open Access

    The journal supports the open exchange of information and offers Diamond Open Access, which includes free access to peer-reviewed articles and content without charging article processing and publishing fees. Please see the Policies section for more information on authors’ rights.

    General Guidelines for Article Preparation and Development

    All submissions to the JSBHS must adhere to these Submission Guidelines for Authors. Only original manuscripts should be submitted. Manuscripts that have been previously published or are forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic) are not eligible for submission. Manuscripts that are currently under review with another journal (electronic or print) are also not eligible for submission.

    Publication Schedule

    All manuscripts are peer reviewed, and authors receive a first decision approximately 30 days after submission. Upon final acceptance, articles in a volume year are published online immediately after completion of the editorial process.

    Indexing and Abstracting

    The Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences is listed in Ulrich’s and Cabells' Journal Whitelist and included in National Library of Medicine Catalog. Articles are indexed in the following services::

    • EBSCOhost
      • Academic Search Complete, 1/1/2010-
      • Academic Search Ultimate, 1/1/2010-
      • EBSCO Open Access Journals, 1/1/2010-
      • EBSCO Open Access Medical and Health Collection, 1/1/2010-
      • Health Policy Reference Center, 1/1/2010-
      • STM Source, 1/1/2010-
    • PubMed Central: Selected citations only, in compliance with public access policies.

    The Editor

    Leann (Lee) Stadtlander, PhD, is the Associate Director of Faculty Research in Walden University’s Center for Research Quality. She is both an experimental psychologist and a clinical health psychologist. An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Stadtlander is the author of a recent book and over 40 professional articles, book chapters and continuing education courses for health professionals, and over 75 professional presentations. Contact the editor at [email protected].