EJ

European Journal of Ageing

The interdisciplinary European Journal of Ageing: Social, Behavioural and Health Perspectives is devoted to the understanding of ageing around the world. It publishes original articles on the social, behavioral and population health aspects of ageing, encourages an integrated approach across these aspects, emphasizes empirical research including meta-analyses, and also considers conceptual papers including narrative reviews and methodological contributions. The journal aims to support better policy formulation and practice for serving older adults.

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Subject Gerontology
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1613-9372
eISSN 1613-9380
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: £2390.00 GBP / $3290.00 USD / €2690.00 EUR.

Submission Instructions

European Journal of Ageing accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Investigations

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should be 150 to 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured. Abstract must concisely state the research objective, methods used, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Original Investigations reporting empirical studies should not exceed 5,000 words and should have no more than 10 pages of references, tables, figures, or illustrations. Manuscript must include a word count on the title page, 4 to 6 keywords, a disclosure statement, a data availability statement, and a Declarations section before the reference list that includes authors’ contribution statements and any AI use documented in the Methods section or other suitable part.
References Citations should use name-and-year style. Reference list should include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, and include full DOI links where available.
Figures & Tables Original Investigations should have no more than 10 pages of references, tables, figures, or illustrations. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than the figure files.
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Qualitative Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Qualitative Research Articles. Abstract should be 150 to 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured. Abstract must concisely state the research objective, the methods used, and the results and conclusions of the research.
Manuscript Manuscript should provide a concise and clear description of the research question, background, and contextual material, include detailed specification of the study design and procedural issues, and note the basis for sample selection, data collection, approach to analysis, use of triangulation, and rationale for methodological choice. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords and a Declarations section before the reference list that includes funding, competing interests, and authors’ contribution statements, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part.
References References must be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries must include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication and must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order in the text, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should be 150 to 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Articles may have a maximum of 8,000 words. Manuscript should include 4 to 6 keywords, a disclosure statement, a statement specifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted or critically revised the work, and a Declarations section before the reference list that includes funding, competing interests, and authors’ contribution statements.
References References should be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries should include only cited published or accepted works and should be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, and each must include a caption.
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Theoretical Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should be 150 to 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript may have a maximum of 8,000 words. Provide 4 to 6 keywords and include a Declarations or Statements and Declarations section before the reference list containing competing interests, funding, authors' contribution statements, and any required AI-use disclosure in a suitable manuscript section.
References References should use name-and-year citation style. Reference entries must include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the first author's last name, and include full DOI links where available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Recent Publications

Is there a pension penalty for late-career family caregiving in Germany? The role of pension care credits and employment career

Ulrike Ehrlich, Nadiya Kelle, Alberto Lozano Alcántara, Laura Romeu Gordo

10.1007/s10433-026-00923-y
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Did aging-related beliefs and behaviors change during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Sonja Radoš, Maria K. Pavlova, Klaus Rothermund, Rainer K. Silbereisen

10.1007/s10433-026-00929-6
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Domain-specific Internet use and social participation in older adults: the role of affective attitudes toward digital device use

Nicole Memmer, Sophie Kniepkamp, Anna Schlomann, Laura I. Schmidt, Julia Krönung, Anna-Lena Schubert, Hans-Werner Wahl

10.1007/s10433-026-00930-z
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Does anomie help to explain social participation in very old age? A mediation analysis

Luise Geithner, Michael Wagner

10.1007/s10433-026-00926-9
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European caring in later life: taking a life course perspective

Anne McMunn, Jeroen Spijker

10.1007/s10433-026-00924-x
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 27 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used for anonymous review requests and for providing transparency on re-use of material and any unpublished material included in the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge: £2390.00 GBP / $3290.00 USD / €2690.00 EUR, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Health disparities and outcomes Aging and Gerontology Research Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Retirement, Disability, and Employment Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies Employment and Welfare Studies Global Health Care Issues Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Frailty in Older Adults Chronic Disease Management Strategies Social Policy and Reform Studies Workplace Health and Well-being Technology Use by Older Adults Physical Activity and Health Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Nutrition and Health in Aging Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Health, psychology, and well-being Family Support in Illness Urban Transport and Accessibility Healthcare innovation and challenges Family Dynamics and Relationships Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management

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