Call for Papers»»» Download a copy of this call HERE The Journal of Consumer Affairs announces a Special Issue on"Enhancing the Well-being of Older Adults: Interventions, Policies, and Practices"Submission deadline: December 1, 2025 Special issue editors: Journal of Consumer Affairs invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to exploring the multifaceted dimensions of older adults’ well-being in contemporary society from consumer perspectives. With global populations aging, understanding and promoting the well-being of older adults has become a critical research and practice area across various fields. This special issue seeks to amplify the voices of older consumers, explore their needs and preferences, and provide actionable insights to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families. By offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of the factors that influence well-being in later life, this special issue aims to highlight innovative approaches to support the aging population. Focusing on consumer perspectives on interventions, policies, and practices for today and the future, we seek to foster innovation, inform policy, and guide practices through rigorous research. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Manuscripts should present evidence-based findings with clear implications for practice, policy, or future research. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and innovative perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding and enhancement of older adults’ well-being. Before submission, authors should carefully read and follow the Author Guidelines. Submission Window: September 1 – December 1, 2025 Submission Criteria We seek high quality empirical articles that contribute to the understanding of consumer experiences and outcomes in the aging population. Empirical articles may use quantitative and/or qualitative data from a variety of sources, including experiments, surveys, interviews, and/or administrative datasets. They must be grounded in theory, demonstrate best practices in rigorous research methodologies, and clearly articulate the contributions of the research. Quantitative manuscripts must include hypothesis development and testing, with a clear conceptual framework. Journal of Consumer Affairs uses double-blind reviews. Manuscripts that are not desk rejected will be reviewed by at least two reviewers and a Guest Editor. Full manuscripts to the Special Issue may be submitted online at https://wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/JOCA. Style guidelines and publishing requirements can be viewed online at wileyonlinelibray.com/journal/JOCA. |