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<p class="MsoNormal">CALL FOR PAPERS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">AMCIS 2025 – Intelligent technologies for a better future<s><o:p></o:p></s></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Montreal, Canada<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">August 14-16, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org">https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MINI-TRACK: Social Computing and Well-being<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">TRACK: Social Computing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="color:black">Social connection is a fundamental human need,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>yet in our increasingly digital world,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>feelings
of isolation and loneliness are rising.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Social computing offers a unique yet complex opportunity to address this challenge and promote well-being. On the one hand,
</span>as technology continues to evolve rapidly, we can expect to see more innovative and groundbreaking ways to use social computing to connect people and address the challenges we face. On the other hand, social computing can exacerbate and complicate well-being
issues by exposing people to online toxicity, misinformation, or echo chambers. Thus, IS researchers must explore the nuances of how social computing can be unlocked for the greater good while minimizing any potential harm to well-being. This mini-track invites
<span style="color:black">innovative research that frames the impact of social computing on well-being by showing how people can build stronger social connections, manage negative impacts, and create positive online experiences.</span>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph">Empirical, theoretical, or position papers are all encouraged within this mini-track. The topics of interest include using social computing for well-being. Some examples include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">Designing Supportive Online Communities:</span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">The impact of social computing platforms on belonging,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>social support,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and social identity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Characteristics of communities to drive meaningful interactions and reduce social isolation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Community design to promote self-compassion,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>mindfulness,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and coping techniques<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Mechanisms and tools to identify and filter misinformation and misleading content, especially in an era of generative toolsets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">The role of online communities in supporting resilience and recovery in individuals with physical or mental health challenges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong>Optimizing Mental Health and Well-being:</strong><strong><span style="font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Social platform use for early detection and intervention of mental health concerns<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Interventions to promote healthy online behavior and reduce negative social media impacts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Leveraging social computing to connect individuals with mental health resources and support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Educating users to recognize and minimize the impact of toxic behaviors on their well-being<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Fostering user agency to give users greater control over their online experiences
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">Personalized Well-being Experiences:</span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Tailoring social platforms to promote well-being based on individual needs and preferences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Optimizing platform content to drive more positive community cultures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Personalizing content for healthy social comparison and reduced feelings of inadequacy
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Understanding the risks of algorithmically driven, personalized content that may drive individuals towards extremist views or damaging experiences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Examining how algorithm literacy can promote healthy and intentional social platform use
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black">We are particularly interested in research that:</span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Employs evidence-based approaches from psychology and well-being research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Develops and evaluates user-centered interventions with measurable positive outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Prioritizes ethical considerations around data privacy,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>safety,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and user agency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:black">Considers the potential negative impacts of social media and proposes mitigation strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SUBMISSION TYPES<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> • Full papers must not exceed ten pages.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> • Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers must not exceed five pages.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All submissions must conform to the AMCIS 2025 submission template and will be peer-reviewed using a double-blind system. More details can be found at:
<a href="https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/types-of-submissions/">
https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/types-of-submissions/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">IMPORTANT DATES<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>January 13, 2025: Manuscript submissions begin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>February 28, 2025: Submissions are due at 5 pm EST<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MINI-TRACK CHAIRS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Dr. Qin Weng<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:Qin_Weng@baylor.edu">Qin_Weng@baylor.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt">Baylor University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt">Dr. Michael Dinger<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:Philip_Young@baylor.edu"><span lang="DE-AT">Michael_Dinger@Baylor.edu</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="DE-AT"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt">Baylor University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt">Dr. Katharina Baum<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:Katharina.Baum@wu.ac.at">Katharina.Baum@wu.ac.at</a>
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:12.0pt">Vienna University of Economics and Business<o:p></o:p></p>
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