Behavioral Sciences (IF 2.5)

Speciale Issue « Digital Technologies, Mental Health and Well-Being »

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Réponse attendue pour le 01/04/2026

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Type de contribution attendue Article

Nom de la publication Behavioral Sciences (IF 2.5)

Éditeur Guest Editors : Prof. Didier Courbet & Prof. Marie Pierre Fourquet-Courbet

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Research on the relationships between digital technologies, mental health and well-being has grown rapidly in recent years. A wide variety of technologies and digital media are involved—smartphones, tablets, TV, apps, connected devices—offering access to diverse content and functions such as social networks, video games, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, online therapies, and communities.

Studies examine both the beneficial and harmful links between these technologies and mental health and well-being, with well-being being viewed through its hedonic, psychological and social dimensions.

On the one hand, research explores the positive uses of digital technologies, whether for individuals with mental disorders (e.g., psychotherapies for phobias or anxiety) or for the broader population—for example, in education, prevention, public health communication, emotion regulation, social support and well-being enhancement.

On the other hand, studies also investigate the detrimental links between digital technology uses, particularly problematic uses, and mental health, including decreased well-being, anxiety, digital stress, depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, “Internet addiction,” etc.

This Special Issue invites authors to submit manuscripts addressing a broad range of topics linking digital technologies and media to mental health and well-being, with a focus on children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Conceptual, empirical (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods), assessments and review papers are all welcome.

Keywords : Digital technologies ; Mental health ; Well-being ; Problematic internet use ; Social media ; Internet addiction ; Online therapy ; Virtual reality ; Public health communication ; Digital stress

  • Abstract Deadline : April 2026
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance : May 2026

 

The review committee for this Special Issue is distinct from and independent of the two guest editors.

Guest Editors

  • Prof. Dr. Didier Courbet
  • Prof. Dr. Marie Pierre Fourquet-Courbet

 

 

 

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