Call for Papers»»» Download a copy of this call HERE The Journal of Consumer Affairs announces a Special Issue on"Enhancing Consumer Well-Being: Addressing Gaps, Building Strength"Submission deadline: September 1 2025 Special issue editors: Enhancing consumer well-being requires a clear understanding of the factors that shape access to opportunity and the capacity to navigate disruption. This special issue explores how gaps in resources, information, and support systems affect consumer outcomes—and how households respond to economic and environmental challenges that threaten their well-being. We invite interdisciplinary research that examines barriers in accessing tools, services, and knowledge that enable informed decision-making. We also seek studies that analyze how consumers prepare for, respond to, and recover from adverse events such as personal financial shocks (such as job loss, medical expenses, or family disruptions), natural disasters, and market disruptions—highlighting the behavioral, institutional, and structural factors that foster adaptability and security. By advancing evidence on these fronts, this issue aims to inform practical solutions, policy strategies, and regulatory frameworks that strengthen consumer capacity, reduce gaps, and promote long-term stability and well-being. The special issue welcomes submissions in topics including but not limited to:
Timeline Submission window: June 1 – September 1, 2025 Submission Criteria We seek high quality quantitative and qualitative research that contribute to the understanding of consumer equity and resilience. The selection is based on JCA criteria for original manuscripts. Full manuscripts to the Special Issue may be submitted online through Scholar One Manuscripts at https://wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/JOCA. Style guidelines and publishing requirements can be viewed online at wileyonlinelibray.com/journal/JOCA. |