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THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR LOGOTHERAPY is the official publication of the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. It presents the meaning-oriented existential philosophy and therapy developed by Dr. Viktor Frankl and expanded by logotherapists throughout the world, working in counseling, education, medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, and other fields where the question of meaning becomes pertinent. The FORUM publishes experiential reports, theoretical papers, personal essays, research studies, innovative logotherapeutic techniques for individuals and groups, and book reviews. Case studies are not currently being published.
THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR LOGOTHERAPY is published semi-annually in the Spring and Fall.
The journal is currently transitioning to a new format to be in alignment with the updated website. Additional information will be posted describing submission guidelines and the peer review process soon.
Submit all manuscripts electronically to Dr. Rodney Dieser at Rodney.dieser@uni.edu. Make sure all submission are in accordance with the instructions below. You will receive a written confirmation acknowledging receipt of your submitted manuscript. Following preliminary review by the editor, manuscripts that are research-based, theoretical papers and practice and innovative logotherapeutic techniques will be sent for blind peer review to members of the editorial board. Experiential reports, personal essays, and book and media reviews will be reviewed by the editor only. Identified your manuscript as one of the following:
Quantitative Research Articles: Estimates of effect size should be addressed along with interpretations of practical significance. P-values should be reported accurately and clear description of measures should be provided.
Qualitative Research Articles: Discussion of trustworthiness appropriate for the qualitative method used in the study must be included. Qualitative methodology must be appropriate for the study.
Mixed Methods Research Articles: Demonstration of sound mixed methods design must be included.
Integrative Literature Reviews: Manuscripts must contribute to the literature and must go beyond reporting findings.
Manuscripts concerning new practices, innovative use of existing approaches/techniques, or experimental programs should fully describe the application(s) of approaches/techniques in order that readers can have a clear understanding of what is being done. Theoretical foundations and/or research concerning the approach/technique, if such exists, should be included.
Experiential and personal essay refers directly to your own experience, without employing academic citations or any other kind of references, and can include different genres of writing drawn from the humanities, such as auto-ethnographies, ethno-dramas, poetry, prose, and visual art meant to illustrate logotherapy and the search for meaning.
A book or media review is a form of criticism in which a book is summarized along with providing a judgment about the worth of a text as it relates to logotherapy. A book review may be a primary source, opinion piece, summary review or scholarly review. A media review refers to components of the mass media communications industry, such as print media, news media, photography, cinema/films/movies, broadcasting (radio and television), and advertising.
Historically, after the ending of the Logotherapy World Congress event, members would often hang out at the pool (or the hotel) to share stories. In keeping with this history, manuscripts are encouraged that are simple and engaging stories that have logotherapy principles embedded in the story. It is just a story, no “the purpose of this story is . . .” . No analysis, just a story. It can be a camping trip or when called to engage in meaning in the moment in everyday life or at work. One to three pages in length.
In this manuscript authors are to locate an article in the Forum that was published at least five years ago and share a reflection on the salient, relevant and germane features of the article in the here and now.
“The Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy invites you to become a member and join colleagues from around the world in promoting meaningful living.”
The Viktor Frankl Institute welcomes charitable gifts of any size to further its mission of promoting optimal health and well-being through meaningful living. We are a nonprofit organization and are recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 organization and meet all conditions necessary to make gifts deductible for US income tax purposes.
