The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Tunisia branch, has launched a call for research projects to participate in its 11th annual conference. The event, titled "Emotions in Contemporary Societies: Their Place, Impact, and New Frontiers," will take place on November 26-27, 2027, in Tunis. The conference aims to initiate an interdisciplinary discussion on emotions as a social, political, and cultural force shaping individual and collective behavior in modern societies.
The conference will be organized around seven main themes. These include the emergence and theoretical transformations of the concept of emotions, the regulation of emotions between individual and social expectations, and the role of emotions in political action and legitimacy building. Other themes will focus on the relationship between art and emotions, the educational sphere, and the impact of digital social networks on the formation and expression of emotions.
According to the center's announcement, the scientific committee has set November 15, 2026, as the deadline for submitting abstracts of research projects, limited to 700 words. Researchers will be informed of the selection results starting from December 15, 2026. Those selected will then have until June 15, 2027, to submit their full research papers.
Interested researchers and academics can participate by filling out a dedicated registration form and sending their research projects via a specific email address: [email protected]. The conference aims to bring together scholars from various disciplines to explore the complex role of emotions in contemporary societies.
The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies' annual conference has become a significant event in the academic calendar, fostering dialogue and knowledge sharing among researchers. This year's edition is expected to attract a diverse range of participants, given the broad and timely theme of emotions in modern societies.
Emotions play a crucial role in shaping human behavior, influencing social interactions, and impacting political and cultural landscapes. The conference's focus on emotions is expected to yield valuable insights into their functions and implications in various contexts, contributing to a deeper understanding of their role in contemporary life.
By exploring the multifaceted nature of emotions, the conference aims to contribute to the development of a more nuanced understanding of their impact on societies. The event will provide a platform for researchers to share their findings, engage in discussions, and explore new perspectives on the complex relationships between emotions, politics, culture, and social behavior.
Key points
- The conference will be held on November 26-27, 2027, in Tunis.
- The deadline for submitting research project abstracts is November 15, 2026.
- The event aims to explore emotions as a social, political, and cultural force in modern societies.
