| Abstract: | It is with great pleasure that I accept and begin my tenure as the fourth editor of the International Journal of Stress Management (IJSM), following F. J. McGuigan, John Carlson, and Gary VandenBos. In this brief editorial, I provide historical context to set the path for the future of the journal and reflect on two parts of the journal’s title, “international” and “management,” that shape my vision for the journal. My envisioned future for the journal is increased focus on international and cross-cultural perspectives, as well as an interdisciplinary approach to gain a comprehensive understanding of factors that shape (a) individuals’ perceptions and experiences of stimuli (or stressors); (b) the environment’s internal and external pressures; (c) individuals’ perceptions of physiological, psychological, and behavioral health and well-being; as well as (d) individuals’ and organizations’ efforts toward prevention, coping, and management of healthy lifestyles. My ultimate goal is to see IJSM serve as the desired publication outlet of choice and primary journal for scholars and practitioners around the globe who are focused on the progress of scholarship and practice in identification and management of stress. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) |
