Publications
Several books have been published throughout the years on the behavioral approach to cultural issues. Most recently, ABAI began publishing a book series, and its first two volumes focus on cultural matters.
Behavior Science Perspectives on Culture and Community
Cihon, T. M., & Mattaini, M. A. (Eds.). (2020).
Behavior science perspectives on culture and community. Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45421-0
This textbook presents the scientifically rigorous work of the last several decades that has taken a behavior-analytic view of social and cultural processes, with an eye for contributions that address social and cultural issues. The chapters herein explore and elaborate on the history, theories, and methodologies of culturo-behavior science, as well as those of its researchers and practitioners. Throughout this volume, the authors intentionally prompt students to both learn from and question current theories and methods as they shape their own research and practice.
This book presents multiple intersecting perspectives intended for graduate-level students of behavior analysis. Contributors to this volume include many of the major scholars and practitioners conducting research and/or practicing in communities and larger cultural systems. Their work is scientifically guided, systemic, and ecologically valid; it includes basic research as well as efforts having applications in community health, sustainability, environmental issues, and social justice, among other matters. There is material here to support specialists preparing to do research or practice within community and cultural-level systems. Also, students who intend to do direct and clinical work will find the background they need to make contributions to the field as engaged, informed citizens.
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Applied Behavior Science in Organizations: Consilience of Historical and Emerging Trends in Organizational Behavior Management
Alavosius, M. P., Fryling, M., & Houmanfar, R. A. (Eds.). (2021).
Applied behavior science in organizations: Consilience of historical and emerging trends in organizational behavior management. Routledge.
This book provides a compelling overview of the history of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) and the opportunity it presents for designing and managing positive work environments that can, in turn, have a positive impact on society.
The book brings together leading experts from industry and research settings to provide an overview of the historical approaches in Organizational Behavior Management. It begins with an introduction to recognized practices in OBM and the applications of fundamental principles of behavior analysis to a variety of performance problems in organizational settings. The book then highlights how organizational practices and consumers’ behavior combine in a complex confluence to meet an organization’s goals and satisfy consumer appetites, whilst often unintentionally affecting the well-being of organizational members. It argues that the science of behavior has a responsibility to contribute to the safety, health, and well-being of organizational members, consumers of organizational products, and beyond. Finally, the book recognizes the essential role of organizations in initiating, shaping, and sustaining the development of more nurturing and reinforcing work environments, through discussion of the need for innovation while adapting and responding to growing social upheaval, technological advances, and environmental concerns, alongside crises in the global economy, health, education, and environment.
Showcasing emerging work by internationally recognized scholars on the application of behavior science in organizations, the book will be an essential read for all students and professionals of Organizational Behavior Management, as well as those interested in using organizational applications to create new models of management.
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ABAI Journal: Behavior and Social Issues
The journal focuses on the science of behavior analysis and the sub-discipline of cultural systems analysis. This journal has been a major contributor to the continuous study of cultural matters and culturo-behavioral science in the behavioral community. First issued in 1978, the journal was called the Behaviorists for Social Action Journal (BSA, 1978–1985); then, it changed its name to Behavior Analysis and Social Action (1987–1989). Joseph Morrow was the first editor from 1978 to 1981. Richard Rakos, past editor (1982 – 1993) and one of the early founders, continues to serve as a consulting editor to the present. Janet Ellis served as editor from 1994 to 2000. ABAI acquired BSI in 2018 and began its publication in 2019. Mark Mattaini was the editor from 2000 to 2021, when Traci Cihon, current editor, has been editor since then.
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