The call for submissions is now open! If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please follow this link to upload an abstract and indicate your preferred presentation format (more details below). The submission deadline is October 1, 2024.
Theme
I invite you to submit work at any stage related to the conference theme – using affect control theory to understand and solve important social problems. Submissions may address topics such as, but not limited to: occupations and work, crime and violence, health and healthcare, stigma and status processes, social movements, political conflict and polarization, transmission of misinformation, and algorithmic bias. I am 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), even if this work is at an early stage of development.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract. Upload an abstract of no more than one page summarizing the work you would like to present. The abstract should clearly indicate the social problem addressed, how your work seeks to understand or solve this problem, the role of affect control theory in your approach, and the stage of your research. You are welcome to include up to one additional page of supporting tables or figures if you wish, but this is not required.
Presentation Format. Please indicate whether you prefer to have your work considered for a research presentation (ideal for completed or advanced-stage research projects), roundtable presentation (suitable for early-stage research or projects in development), or have no preference.
Conference Volume
Select presenters will be invited to contribute to an edited volume on the conference theme. Those accepted to present at the conference must submit a full draft of their paper to the organizer by June 1, 2025 to have their work considered for inclusion in the conference volume. I will send a reminder email about this closer to this deadline. If you would like to have a paper considered for inclusion in the edited volume that you do not plan to present at the conference, please contact the organizer.