CFP - Special Issue of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking

Special Issue of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking on social media as a research environment

Guest Editors

Michael Macy, PhD, Cornell University

Scott A. Golder, Cornell University

CFP: http://redlog.net/cyberpsych_cfp.pdf

Deadline for manuscript submission: July 2, 2012

Guest editors Michael W. Macy, PhD and Scott A. Golder are organizing a special issue of the journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking on social media as a research environment. All accepted articles will be published online ahead of print. The print issue is scheduled for winter 2012.

We are seeking high-quality review articles and original articles on the following topics:

* The use of social media as a data source in social science research

* Papers that address questions of longstanding social scientific interest using novel data from social media

* Experimental methods online, including controlled experiments and natural experiments

* Effects of the structure/design of online environments on users' social behavior

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is the essential, peer-reviewed journal for understanding the social and psychological impact of today?s social networking practices. Highly regarded as the go-to source in the field, the Journal is known for its rapid communication articles and in-depth studies surrounding the effects of interactive technologies on behavior and society.

Advantages of submitting your research to Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking: Rapid peer review *** Fast track article publication *** Open access options *** Abstracting and indexing in all key services *** Readership in more than 140 countries *** Outstanding editorial board and reputation of journal *** Dedicated author support team

CFP: http://redlog.net/cyberpsych_cfp.pdf