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Wispe, Lauren – 1978
A content analysis of scientific communication in the behavioral sciences from 1900 to 1970 was undertaken to ascertain whether or not a shift in orientation of research from negative to positive forms of social behavior has been occurring in recent years. Positive behaviors are those which emphasize the well-being and integrity of other persons…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Comparative Analysis, Prosocial Behavior