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Peer reviewedBrim, Orville G., Jr.; Dustan, Jane – American Psychologist, 1983
Examines obstacles to research utilization in social policy development. Describes efforts of the Foundation for Child Development to link research and policy in such activities as supporting research for policy and practice, creating new services for children, child advocacy, and encouraging private and public sector collaboration in child…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Child Development, Child Welfare, Children
Peer reviewedMiller, George – American Psychologist, 1983
A congressman discusses adverse effects of Federal policy and budget cuts on social programs for children, holds that children's lack of political visibility means that their interests are not always protected, and examines the role of psychologists and the Congressional Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families in promoting child welfare.…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Children, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedMaccoby, Eleanor, E.; And Others – American Psychologist, 1983
Examines some of the factors that determine whether and how psychological research will affect public policies regarding children. Stresses the importance of the political climate in influencing research utilization and says that researchers must know when to introduce their findings into the policy making process. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Welfare, Children, Policy Formation
