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| Journal of Social Issues | 3 |
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| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDiMento, Joseph F. – Journal of Social Issues, 1981
Discusses the use of social science knowledge about environmental stressors in the making of public policy. (EF)
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Environmental Research, Policy Formation, Research Utilization
Peer reviewedComstock, George – Journal of Social Issues, 1976
The potential role of social and behavioral science in policy-making for television is large. Although it has had scant influence to data in federal regulatory action, there are numerous possibilities for future application and its relevance in policymaking outside the sphere of formal regulation is great. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Change Agents, Government Role, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedGurland, Barry; And Others – Journal of Social Issues, 1981
Reviews methodological weaknesses of studies that evaluate alternative settings and programs for long-term care of the elderly. Argues that research should provide better information and present options to clients, service providers, and policymakers, rather than studying whether one alternative is more effective than another. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Evaluation Methods, Federal Programs
