Submit an abstract
Deadline for submission: 6th May 2025
We invite abstract submissions for: Standard oral papers
Prior to submitting an abstract, please read the information below carefully as it contains details of what should be included. All abstracts will be peer reviewed. This will be overseen by the conference organising committee. If the content of an abstract or presentation is potentially sensitive in nature, kindly review the Sensitive Content Caution guidelines below.
1. STANDARD ORAL PAPER
Abstract: 300 words
These are presentations that report on well-developed research.
What should I include in my abstract? For empirical papers, we encourage abstracts to be structured using the following sub-headings:
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Objectives
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Methods
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Findings and Discussion
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Conclusions
For conceptual and / or performance papers, abstracts should clearly state an aim, justification and implications (i.e. What are you proposing / considering in this presentation? Why is it important? What might be an outcome or consequence of what you’re suggesting?)
Sensitive Content Caution
Following feedback from QRSE2022, if your abstract and subsequent presentation includes material that may be perceived as sensitive or difficult to witness for audience members then please include the following in your abstract submission (not counted in word count):
This presentation covers the potentially challenging topic of [insert topic] in [insert population]. The research is [insert method], where the presentation will cover [insert any specific details].
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Example 1: This presentation covers the potentially challenging topic of eating disorders (ED) in collegiate level athletes. The research is a case study that covers the topic of EDs throughout, including prevalence and risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and recovery. The experiences of the athletes are reported in the context of restrictive eating behaviours.
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Example 2: This presentation covers the potentially challenging topic of depression and anxiety in female athletes. The research is a reflexive thematic analysis from 1-1 interviews, the presentation will solely focus on the positive experiences of help-seeking in the context, but it is worth noting that example quotes will be provided.
