Abstract guidelines

Dear colleague,

You can submit your abstract for an oral presentation, poster presentation, symposium, or technology/e-health demonstration. Interactive sessions like workshops, round tables, or other formats are especially encouraged. We are looking forward to learn about your state-of-the-art research findings and all innovative approaches concerning the field of psychology, health, and beyond.

We look forward to welcoming you in March 2023 for an inspiring conference!

ARPH Conference Committee 2023

Important dates:

October 14th, 2022                             Call for abstract open

January 13^th, 2023                              Deadline abstract submission

January 27^th February 3^rd 2023          Notification of acceptance or rejection

March 30 & 31, 2023                          12^th Annual ARPH Conference

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

The abstract should not be more than 300 words in the body text (background, methods, findings, and discussion and conclusion), and include no 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.

Abstract content guidelines:

Title of manuscript

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

Background

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

Symposia:

Symposia are designed to capture a coherent set of three to four individual presentations that center on one theme within health psychology. The speakers address in depth an issue or a question of particular relevance. Symposia typically place individual experiences or research results in a broader context and allow time for interaction between the presenters and discussion amongst the group.

• The available time is 75 minutes.
• Symposia should consist of a short introduction by the chairperson, three or four speakers and a general discussion.
• At least 15 minutes should be reserved for the general discussion and interaction with the audience. For this purpose, a discussant may be proposed.
• Please be aware that a symposium should consist of presentations from different authors from at least two different institutions.
• The two best rated oral presentations of the conference will receive the ‘ARPH Oral presentation award’ – one for each day.
• The symposium initiator completes the Symposium Submission form (Word document – click below).
• After that, the initiator invites the three or four speakers to submit the abstract by following the instructions below.

Click for symposium submission form (Closed as of January 13, 2023)

Round tables

Round table sessions can be used for a more interactive sessions-involving the audience. For example, for setting up a research network for an innovative methodology, or to determine a research agenda on a specific topic.

• The available time is 75 minutes.
• Round tables should consist of (a) short introduction(s) by one or more chairpersons and a general discussion, if needed in smaller groups.
• A clear outcome of the session should be established, e.g. a research network, or new research questions on the topic of the round table.
• One Round table initiator submits a 300 word max proposal (word document) and submits it through the 'abstract submission 'page.

Oral presentation:

Oral presentation abstracts may describe research projects on any subject within health psychology. Oral presentations will be organized in thematic sessions.

• Please note that while it is acceptable to submit abstracts with preliminary rather than full results available, a lack of results limits the ability of reviewers to fully assess the impact/significance of the work, and such submissions are likely to receive lower scores. Submissions without any results will not be accepted.
• If your abstract does not qualify for an oral presentation but is still considered of sufficient quality, you will have the opportunity to present it as a poster.
• The two best rated oral presentations of the conference will receive the ‘ARPH Oral presentation award’ – one for each day.
• Please submit your abstract by clicking the button below and following the instructions.

Poster presentation:

Poster presentation abstracts may describe research projects on any subject within health psychology. Poster presentations will be organized in two poster sessions.

• Please note that while it is acceptable to submit abstracts with preliminary rather than full results available, a lack of results limits the ability of reviewers to fully assess the impact/significance of the work, and such submissions are likely to receive lower scores.
• The presenter of the top rated poster will receive the ‘ARPH Poster Award’.
• Please submit your abstract by clicking the button below and following the instructions.

Technology & E-health demonstration:

Specific sessions will be organized for innovative presentations using advanced technology to highlight some aspect of research work in health psychology. Authors are invited to present their content using technology to highlight a technology-based intervention, app or website.

• The two best rated oral presentations of the conference will receive the ‘ARPH Oral presentation award’ – one for each day.
• Please submit your abstract by clicking the button below and following the instructions.

Click here for abstract submission form (Closed as of January 13, 2023)