Call for Chapters: Materialism, Social Media, and Human Connection in the Digital Age

Editors

Viana Hassan, ETE academy, Malta

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: August 23, 2026
 Submission Date: August 23, 2026

Introduction

"Materialism, Social Media, and Human Connection in the Digital Age" explores how social media platforms and digital consumer culture are transforming modern human behavior, emotional relationships, and family dynamics. In today’s digital society, online validation, influencer culture, material success, and economic status increasingly shape personal identity, social values, and perceptions of love and happiness. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from Psychology, Sociology, Media Studies, and behavioral science, this book examines the psychological and social impact of digital environments on individuals and relationships. It offers a critical understanding of how contemporary digital culture is redefining human connection and emotional well-being in the modern age.

Objective

The main aim of the book is to examine how the social media platforms and digital consumer culture have transformed modern human behavior, emotional relationships, and family dynamics. This book explores the growing influence of materialism, online validation, influencer culture, and economic status on interpersonal connections and perceptions of love, success, and identity. Through interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology, sociology, media studies, and behavioral science, the book investigates how digital environments shape emotional well-being, romantic expectations, and social values in contemporary society. Add to it the main objectives are to analyze the psychological effects of social media validation, explore the relationship between consumer culture and identity,Examine changes in romantic and family relationships and Investigate materialism among younger generations

Target Audience

This book is intended for researchers, academics, university students, mental health professionals, educators, parents, and general readers interested in the social and psychological impact of social media and digital consumer culture. It is particularly relevant to individuals in the fields of Psychology, Sociology, Media Studies, communication, and behavioral science. The book will also benefit readers seeking to understand the psychological effects of online validation, the relationship between consumer culture and identity, changes in romantic and family relationships, and the growing influence of materialism among younger generations.

Recommended Topics

Introduction to Digital Society and Human Behavior Social Media and the Culture of Comparison Materialism and Online Identity Construction The Psychology of Validation and Attention Modern Love and Relationship Expectations Family Relationships in the Digital Era Influencer Culture and Consumer Behavior Mental Health, Loneliness, and Emotional Disconnection social MEdia and Emotioanl wellbeing Authenticity and Human Connection in Modern Society Future Directions for Digital Well-Being

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 21, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 5, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by August 23, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Materialism, Social Media, and Human Connection in the Digital Age. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 21, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 5, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
August 23, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
September 27, 2026: Review Results Returned
October 25, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 1, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Viana Hassan CEO and Founder of ETE academy Viana.hassan@icloud.com
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