JIR welcomes your papers.  You can make a contribution to the intergenerational field by submitting your original work for publication.  There are a variety of reasons to do so: 

• JIR reaches an international audience of intergenerational scholars, practitioners, and policy makers.
• JIR includes both formal scholarly works and informal papers from the field.  The diversity of papers provides a common venue for scholars and practitioners to share ideas.
• JIR streamlines its publication procedures to facilitate quick publication of papers.  Typically, paperss are reviewed within three months and appear in print within twelve months of acceptance.
• JIR strives to maintain a high quality of scholarship and to attract a diverse constituency of writers and readers. We encourage manuscripts that address intergenerational initiatives related to programming, study, and relationships that have implications globally. 

Publication Policy

The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships publishes original papers that highlight research, program development, policy, and intergenerational cultural exemplars.  Scholarly papers must make a significant contribution to the literature and, where possible, represent cultural, ethnic, and geographic diversity.  Scholarly papers may reflect controversial social issues or positions without suggesting endorsement by Taylor and Francis, the editorial board, or its reviewers.

Research papers should reflect appropriate ethical considerations and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs, values, and outcomes for all participants.  Research papers should utilize valid, reliable, and appropriate methods of inquiry such as empirical research, naturalistic research, or observational studies. Theoretical papers should address a specific content focus in the intergenerational field and/or provide broad integration of important themes.

Instructions for Authors

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