Dear Colleagues,
We are inviting chapter proposals for an upcoming edited volume tentatively titled:
Ostracism and Social Dynamics: Causes, Consequences, and Interventions, to be published by Nova Science Publishers in 2026.
This scholarly volume will examine the multifaceted nature of ostracism and social exclusion across interpersonal, intergroup, digital, organizational, and educational contexts. It aims to offer new insights into the antecedents, mechanisms, and interventions related to ostracism—drawing from psychology, neuroscience, sociology, communication, education, and related fields.
We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to:
- Interpersonal and peer-based ostracism
- Workplace exclusion and organizational dynamics
- Intergroup ostracism, social identity, and marginalization
- Linguistic ostracism in multicultural or multilingual settings
- Digital ostracism and online exclusion (e.g., cyber-ostracism)
- Biological and physiological correlates/consequences (e.g., cortisol, inflammation, challenge/threat response)
- Prevention and intervention strategies across developmental stages or institutions
Important Dates
- Abstracts due: June 30, 2025
- Full chapter drafts due: September 30, 2025
- Revised chapters due: November–December 2025
Submission Instructions
Please submit a brief chapter abstract (200–300 words), author names, and institutional affiliations to:
Please send submissions and inquiries to rob.hitlan@uni.edu
Contributions from international and early-career researchers are highly encouraged.