Adolescence and Youth: Critical Explorations of Contemporary Media

Call for Papers

Article Collection: Adolescence and Youth: Critical Explorations of Contemporary Media

Journal: International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 December 2026

About the Article Collection

The International Journal of Adolescence and Youth invites submissions for its Open Access Article Collection titled "Adolescence and Youth: Critical Explorations of Contemporary Media."

This unique collection encourages researchers to critically examine how contemporary media shapes understandings of adolescence and youth. Rather than focusing on traditional research articles, the collection exclusively welcomes Media Reviews that critically evaluate the content, quality, significance, and scholarly value of non-print media related to children and young people.

With youth-focused media—including streaming series, podcasts, social media, films, digital platforms, and online communities—playing an increasingly influential role in shaping public perceptions of young people, this collection provides an opportunity to bridge media studies with adolescence and youth research.

Themes and Topics

Submissions may address, but are not limited to:

• Adolescence and youth in contemporary media

• Psychological, physical, and social development

• Youth cultures and identity formation

• Education and learning

• Employment and unemployment

• Health and mental health

• Family relationships

• Homelessness and social exclusion

• Leisure, recreation, and digital participation

• Sex and gender education

• Social policy affecting young people

• Youth leadership and civic engagement

• Critical reviews of films, podcasts, television series, social media, websites, music, art installations, and other relevant media

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscript Deadline: 1 December 2026

• The collection accepts Media Review articles only.

• Authors should select the "Media Review" article type and the appropriate Article Collection during submission.

• Manuscripts must follow the International Journal of Adolescence and Youth author guidelines.

• The Article Collection will be published as Open Access.

Article Collection Guest Advisor

• Dr. Ryan Josiah Bramley, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

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