Call for Abstracts

Submit an abstract & present at the conference!

Abstract

Dear colleagues

You can submit abstracts for research presentations, discussions (panel discussion/round table) and workshops. There are three types of research presentations: presentations in symposia, oral presentations and poster presentations. Based on the abstract (max 300 words), the scientific committee will judge the suitability of the abstract for the conference.

Important Dates

October 16, 2025

Call for abstract open

December 4, 2025

Deadline abstract submission

 January 16, 2026

Notification of acceptance of rejection

Awards

Based on the abstracts the committee will select 5 candidates for the a) ARPH Oral Presentation award, and 5 candidates for b) the poster presentation award. Presentations will be evaluated during the conference by a jury. The awards will be handed out during the closing ceremony of the conference. Note that attendance during the closing ceremony is a prerequisite for receiving an award. Presentations in a symposium are eligible for the ‘ARPH Oral Presentation Award’.

Abstract Content

The abstract should not be more than 250 words in the body text (background, methods, findings, and discussion and conclusion) and additionally include (max 50 words) a note on how this research aims to connects to or is relevant for the future of health psychology. The abstract should not include figures, tables, or references. Abbreviations should be kept to a minimum and defined at first use. Please note that we cannot publish abstracts of work that has previously been published in full elsewhere. Please mention funding information and/or conflicts of interest.

Submission Title

Provide a catchy and concise title for your submission

Names and affiliations of authors

Provide full names and affiliations (name of organisation, city, and country) for all authors

Background

Briefly describe the rationale and prior research informing your submission

Methods

Including, if applicable, study design, participants, interventions, analysis, etc.

Findings

Describe outcomes, data, and statistical tests if appropriate. For example, for randomised controlled trials, the actual numbers and percentages for the primary outcome/s, and estimated effect size (e.g., odds ratio) and its precision (eg, 95% CI).

Discussion and conclusion

Describe the main take-home message, strengths and limitations, and future directions of the research

The Future of Health Psychology

Provide insight into how your research connects to or is relevant for the future of health psychology