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Definition of 'Behavioral Research'

Research that involves the application of the behavioral and social sciences to the study of the actions or reactions of persons or animals in response to external or internal stimuli. (from American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed)

Common names: Behavioral Research; Research, Behavioral

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Psychosocial health risk factors and resources of medical students and physicians: a cross-sectional study.

30 Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Epidemiological data indicate elevated psychosocial health risks for physicians, e. g., burnout, depression, marital disturbances, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicide. The purpose of this study was to identify psychosocial health ... Read more...


Efficacy of a brief behavioral intervention to promote condom use among female sex workers in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

15 Sep 2008 OBJECTIVES: We examined the efficacy of a brief behavioral intervention to promote condom use among female sex workers in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. METHODS: We randomized 924 female sex workers 18 years or older without known HIV infection ... Read more...


Citizens' juries in planning research priorities: process, engagement and outcome.

30 Aug 2008 BACKGROUND: Involving members of the public in setting priorities for health research in becoming increasingly common practice. One method used in public involvement exercises is the citizens' jury. OBJECTIVE: This article examines some challenges ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Research that involves the application of the behavioral and social sciences to the study of the actions or reactions of persons or animals in response to external or internal stimuli. (from American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed)

Descriptor UI: D035841

Alternative terms: Behavioral Research; Research, Behavioral;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; education; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; methods; organization & administration; standards; trends; statistics & numerical data; ethics;

Tree Number: F04.096.144; H01.770.644.108;

History Note: 2003

Technical Notes: behavioral research as a field or the progress or status of behavioral research; do not add routinely for specific studies in behavior: Manual 29.16

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