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Journal overview

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes on adolescents and youth across international contexts.
The journal aims to identify, examine and compare issues, problems, and policies related to adolescents and youth throughout the world. The journal is of interest to researchers in those areas, as well as to international, central and local government, voluntary organizations and youth-related agencies.

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth covers the following subject areas:
• Adolescent growth and development (psychological, spiritual, or physical)
• Education and training
• Employment and unemployment
• Health, mental health and medical care
• Homelessness
• Family relationships
• Leisure and recreation
• Sex and gender education
• Social policy
• Youth cultures
• Youth leadership and social action

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles and critical essays within and across national and regional borders that theoretically and historically contextualize new and existing scholarship.

Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to this journal are subject to initial editorial screening by the Editor. If deemed suitable for further evaluation, Research Articles and Review Articles are sent for rigorous peer review by at least two anonymous referees. If deemed suitable, all Target Articles, Critical Essays, Comments and Media Reviews are sent for rigorous anonymous peer review by at least one anonymous referee. 

All published articles are freely and permanently available online through gold open access publication, enabling anyone to read, download and share that research.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.


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