Focus and Scope

The EJE aims to promote discussion about the synthesis of psychological and ecological ideas. We will consider theoretical papers, empirical reports, accounts of therapeutic practice, and more personal reflections which offer the reader insight into new and original aspects of the interrelationship between humanity and the rest of the natural world. Topics of interest include:

• Effects of the natural environment on our emotions and wellbeing


• How psychological disconnection relates to the current ecological crisis


• Furthering our understanding of psychological, emotional and spiritual relationships with nature

We take a broad view of what counts as "ecopsychology", so also welcome papers with a sociological, anthropological or other approach as long as the subject matter relates to human-nature relationships.

Section Policies

We are interested in submissions to the Journal in any of the following categories:

Essay

Essays are either pieces of writing which describe the development of theoretical or conceptual ideas, or simply an extended discussion of a specific topic. An abstract (max 250 words) should be included. Typical length would be 3,000 to 10,000 words (including references if applicable),

Forum

The "forum" category represents a collection of short pieces from several expert authors giving their views on a specific question/topic (e.g., eco-anxiety). The format is flexible and such pieces are intended to give a "snapshot" of opinions about any topic or practise relevant to ecopsychology.

Insights

These are short pieces of work that encapsulate a novel insight or a developing idea of the author(s). The format for these is flexible (contact the Editor if unsure) but typically will be less than 1,000 words in length if they are text-based.

Practice

These are accounts of novel methodology, therapeutic techniques and practises, or every-day life-practises which relate to ecopsychology concepts and theories. An abstract (max 250 words) should be included. Typical length would be less than 3,000 words

Research Paper

Research papers describe the findings of original qualitative or quantitative research. They will have a standard format consisting of an Abstract (max 250 words), an Introduction, the Method, Results and Discussion. Typical length would be in the 3,000 to 10,000 words (including references)

Review Paper

This category would be a piece of work which brings together previously published work (empirical or otherwise) to provide a summary of a specific area or topic, along with an informed discussion. An abstract should be included (max 250 words) Typical length would be 3,000 to 10,000 words.

Media Review

A media review provides a synopsis of and commentary on any recently published books, documentaries, film or other relevant media. Typically such pieces would be less than 2,000 words in length and do not require an abstract. Typically they will be less than 2,000 words in overall length. Note: Media reviews are not linked to specific issues of the journal but are available on the website.

Peer Review Process

After intiial consideration by the editorial team, submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by a minimum of 2 reviewers with relevant expertise/experience (with the exception of Media Reviews and Forum pieces, which are reviewed by Editors only).

Publication Frequency

We currently publish one issue per year (subject to ongoing review).

Author Self-Archiving

This journal permits and encourages authors to post items submitted to the journal on personal websites or institutional repositories both prior to and after publication, while providing bibliographic details that credit its publication in this journal.

Delayed Open Access

The contents of this journal will be available in an open access format 12 month(s) after an issue is published.