We are pleased to announce that we have an edited volume under contract with Edward Elgar, entitled Affect Control in Action. This volume will feature empirical work using the affect control theories to understand and/or solve important social problems. We invite those interested in contributing an empirical chapter on the volume theme to submit either a structured abstract or full paper following the guidelines below by June 1, 2025 to krogers@dartmouth.edu.
Topics. Submissions should present original empirical research on topics such as, but not limited to: occupations and work, health and healthcare, crime and violence, stigma and status processes, religion, social movements, political conflict and polarization, transmission of misinformation, and algorithmic bias. We are especially interested in receiving submissions focused on solving social problems (e.g., work that uses ACT to prevent, reduce, or redress inequality, injustice, or harm; improve the outcomes of at-risk groups or individuals; or support positive and sustained change in self-sentiments, self-labeling, event redefinition, or emotions).
Abstracts. Structured abstracts should be about 500 words in length (not including tables, figures, or references) and include the following information: proposed title and author(s); a summary of your original empirical research (research question, data, methods, findings); implications of your research (including how your contribution addresses the volume theme); tables and figures; and references.
Full Papers. Those wishing to submit a full paper for consideration should provide a manuscript no longer than 5,000 words in length (including tables, figures, notes, references, and appendices), formatted in ASA 7th edition style, and submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. The paper should be accessible to a broad readership, including any review of pertinent affect control theory concepts and research. The included submission checklist outlines the key formatting guidelines from Elgar, with which chapters will ultimately need to comply (full guidelines available here: https://www.e-elgar.com/author-hub/as-you-write-your-book-or-chapter/).
Review Process. Submitted abstracts and papers will undergo initial review by the volume editors, and only some will be invited to contribute to the volume. Invited submissions will receive additional external and editorial review before being accepted for publication. You are welcome to submit an abstract or paper for consideration whether or not you are slated to present at the ACT conference at Dartmouth this summer.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to krogers@dartmouth.edu with any questions.