We invite contributions to a special issue on the theme "Re-examining Norms of Good Citizenship When Democratic Values are Under Threat" in one of the field's leading journals, . Abstracts are due by 15 July 2025.
Key research questions:
- What does ‘good citizenship’ mean, and how stable is this meaning across time and space?
- How do psychological factors, such as emotions, collective identities, and ethical behavior, shape perceptions of good citizenship and citizenship norms?
- What are the main changes in citizenship norms, and which factors (economic, political, psychological, social, etc.) are related to these changes?
- How are citizenship norms linked to social, educational, technological, and psychological processes?
- How do citizenship norms vary across different socio-political, cultural, geographic, and temporal contexts, and what are the implications of these variations for democracy and civic education?
Timeline:
- Opening of call for abstracts: 1 April 2025
- Deadline for submission of abstracts/short summaries: 15 July 2025
- Decision on selected proposals and invitation for full submissions: 15 August 2025
- Deadline for invited authors to submit their full papers: 31 December 2025
- Final decision (after second review): 31 August 2026
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome contributions from scholars globally, including from scholars working in underrepresented regions, with a focus on interdisciplinary dialogue and inclusivity. Submissions should be original research articles, theoretical papers, or comprehensive reviews. Interested authors should submit an abstract of up to 500 words, 3-5 keywords, and details of the author(s) (title, institutional affiliation) by email to sinorms@hku.hk by 15 July 2025. Please note, the abstract needs to be clearly aligned with the key themes of this Special Issue and the of Political Psychology.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries regarding the Special Issue, please contact the Guest Editors (sinorms@hku.hk):
- Professor Frank Reichert (The University of Hong Kong & The University of Sydney)
- Dr. Nora Siklodi (University of Portsmouth)
- Professor Murray Print (The University of Sydney)
We look forward to your contributions to this important and timely Special Issue!
