Editorial Scope. Research in human development is moving away from an isolated emphasis on particular stages ranging from infancy to later adulthood and from a reduction of multiple levels of organization to variables or processes associated with one discipline. Accordingly, Research in Human Development (RHD) seeks to promote a shift away from research focused on development at particular stages (early childhood, adolescence, middle age, older adulthood) and from separate fields of inquiry to a more inclusive, integrative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of human development across the entire life span. The integration of the person and his or her context across life will be the focus of the scholarship promoted by this journal; as such, multilevel, multivariate, and integrative longitudinal study of person-context relations will be emphasized in these publications. Specifically, an interdisciplinary focus that integratively incorporates biological, psychological, sociological, anthropological, economic, and historical perspectives will be stressed in the pages of RHD. To encompass such breadth, the publication will incorporate a variety of research methods, from quantitative to qualitative. Moreover, the journal seeks to promote scholarship on the social, cultural, and national (global) contexts of human development across diverse ethnic and racial groups employing multiple methods. Finally, RHD seeks to promote scholarship that informs and changes public policies and social programs that promote positive and healthy human development for all people. In short, by providing a forum for research that is lifespan oriented, interdisciplinary, contextual, and methodologically diverse, the journal will significantly advance the field of human development.

Audience. The audience consists of researchers, educators, policy makers, and practitioners in all fields interested in human development.

Manuscript Submission. Research in Human Development (RHD) publishes thematic issues devoted to the integration of theory and research representing multiple disciplines and methodologies and life-span perspective. Individual, unsolicited manuscripts are not considered. Please submit proposals for thematic issues via email to the Editor, Carolyn Aldwin, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97330. E-mail: researchinhd@gmail.google.com.

Such proposals (no more than two pages) should include:

• the need for an issue on the particular theme;
• how the collected papers meet RHD's interdisciplinary, multi-method, and life-span goals;
• qualifications of the proposer(s) to edit such an issue; and
• a list of potential authors and titles for three to four articles.

These proposals will be reviewed by the editor in consultation with the editorial board. Once a proposal has been reviewed and accepted, the manuscripts must be accompanied by statements that they have not been published elsewhere and that they have not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. All mss. should utilize APA format, and should in general be no longer than 30 mss. pages, including references, tables, and figures, without special arrangement with the editor. 

Color Reproduction. Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.

Tables and Figures. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below, following APA format. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, and on a separate sheet within the file. Figure headings should also be on a separate sheet. 

Proofs. Page proofs are sent to the designated author. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints. The corresponding author of each article will receive one complete copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of an individual article may be ordered from Rightslink. A link to the ordering form is included at the proofs stage.