[Commlist] HCR Special Issue CFP: Communication and the Self

Call for Extended Abstracts
Special issue of Human Communication Research:
Communication and the Self
https://academic.oup.com/hcr/pages/cfp-communication-and-self 
<https://academic.oup.com/hcr/pages/cfp-communication-and-self>

Guest Editors
Markus Appel, University of Würzburg
Amanda Holmstrom, Michigan State University

The study of communication as it relates to the self boasts a rich 
scholarly history. Dating back over a century, this research encompasses 
a wide range of theories and concepts (e.g., social
identity, self-knowledge, self-disclosure, self-presentation) that 
describe and explain how individuals think, feel, and communicate about 
themselves. The rise of digital technologies, ranging from social media 
to virtual reality and artificial intelligence, has introduced new 
dimensions to the study of communication and the self. At the same time, 
communication researchers are faced with new challenges as family 
structures and societies continue to evolve.
Given the rich, yet often fragmented nature of the literature, it is a 
fitting time for a special issue dedicated to work that sheds light on 
the multifaceted ways in which communication both influences and 
reflects aspects of the self in online and offline contexts.

For this special issue, authors are invited to submit 
theoretically-informed proposals that enhance our insight and 
understanding of the study of communication as it relates to the self.
We encourage proposals focusing on a wide range of social, relational, 
cultural, and organizational contexts from various theoretical 
traditions. For instance, topics could include (but are not limited to) 
empirical inquiries or essays on (a) communication and the formation of 
cultural and social identities; (b) interpersonal interactions that 
contribute to the development and/or maintenance of the self-concept 
and/or self-esteem; (c) the role of culture in self-presentation; (d) 
stories and the self; (e) intersections between the self and social 
media/online interactions; (f) the role of the self in interactions in 
virtual realities, with AI, or with robots; and
g) self-related questions in applied settings (e.g., organizational 
communication; health communication). We encourage proposals from a 
variety of scholarly areas and welcome all methodological approaches.
Both empirical research reports and theoretical or conceptual essays are 
welcome. For the proposal, authors should submit an extended abstract no 
later than March 1, 2024. Extended abstracts should consist of no more 
than 1,000 words (not including references). For quantitative and 
qualitative empirical research papers, the extended abstract should 
highlight the theoretical rationale and focus of the proposed project as 
well as the manner in which the findings will contribute to the focus of 
the special issue. For theoretical or conceptual essays, the extended 
abstract should clearly state the topic of inquiry and elaborate on the 
conceptual, theoretical, and applied contribution of the proposed essay. 
After a review of the extended abstracts, selected authors will be 
invited to complete a final manuscript. Final manuscripts will undergo 
peer review. No payment will be required from the authors.

Page limits and other parameters for the complete paper will be 
allocated at the time of invitation.

In addition to our emphasis on methodological pluralism and a variety of 
scholarly areas and contexts of inquiry, we also hope for submissions 
that reflect global experiences. Authors for whom
English is not a primary language are welcome to contact the guest 
editors to learn about programs and services to support research endeavors.
For questions, please contact the guest editors, Dr. Markus Appel 
((markus.appel /at/ uni-wuerzburg.de) <mailto:(markus.appel /at/ uni-wuerzburg.de)>) 
and Dr. Amanda Holmstrom ((holmstr6 /at/ msu.edu) <mailto:(holmstr6 /at/ msu.edu)>). 
Proposal submissions (i.e., extended abstracts) should be submitted to 
the guest editors by March 1, 2024, via the following link: 
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbgqedn16zAPN9s 
<https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbgqedn16zAPN9s>

The proposed timeline for the publication process is as follows:
3/1/2024: Deadline for abstract submission
4/1/2024: Notification to authors (i.e., in terms of who will be invited 
to submit full manuscripts)
7/1/2024: Deadline for full manuscript submission (for those authors 
whose abstract is accepted)
9/15/2024: Deadline for sending reviewer feedback/final decision to authors
11/15/2024: Deadline for revised/final manuscript submission by authors
1/31/2025: Final copy of special issue sent to OUP
4/5/2025: Special issue published online (vol. 51, issue #2)


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