Acknowledgement from Robert J. Vallerand, associate editor from 1984 to 1993.

In the autumn of 1984, Professor Adrien Pinard, then associate editor (and as such responsible for French language content) of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, fell suddenly ill and asked me to stand in for a few months. I gladly agreed, without knowing, however, that the endeavour would last more than nine years. Indeed, from 1984 to 1993, I have had the pleasure to serve the scientific community in psychology, particularly by assuming editorial responsibilities for the French language edition of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. Now that the adventure has ended, I wish to thank certain people. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Remerciements de Robert J. Vallerand, rédacteur associé de 1984 à 1993.

In the autumn of 1984, Professor Adrien Pinard, then associate editor (and as such responsible for French language content) of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, fell suddenly ill and asked me to stand in for a few months. I gladly agreed, without knowing, however, that the endeavour would last more than nine years. Indeed, from 1984 to 1993, I have had the pleasure to serve the scientific community in psychology, particularly by assuming editorial responsibilities for the French language edition of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. Now that the adventure has ended, I wish to thank certain people. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Mot d'adieu de la rédactrice en chef.

Upon the occassion of the last issue under his responsibility, the outgoing editor of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science expresses his gratitude to editorial committee members, collaborators and advisors who have contributed to the success of the journal. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Message from the President.

The Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science is the fourth venture in journal publication of the Canadian Psychological Association. The first was the Bulletin, a modest little quarterly which from 1940 to 1946 served the association as an embryonic scientific journal and newsletter. By 1946 the number of reports of scholarly and scientific works which it received indicated clearly that a proper scientific journal was required. Hence, in 1947 the association undertook its second, but first major journal publishing venture, the Canadian Journal of Psychology. This replaced the Bulletin. In 1950, the association established another journal to serve as a house organ and named it the Canadian Psychologist. In May 1967, the association decided that if funds could be found, a journal devoted to theory, research, and application in the areas of psychology concerned with social problems would be established and called the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. In January 1968 President W. H. Coons reported the gratifying news that the Canada Council had agreed to provide the needed funds. With the wholehearted support of the members of the association the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science should soon become a sister of the Canadian Journal of Psychology of which the Canadian psychological community can be justly proud. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Park Olof Davidson: 1937-1980.

The distinguished career of Park Davidson came to a tragic end when he and his wife, Sheena, were killed in an automobile accident on December 21, 1980. The impact of this shattering event is not yet fully comprehended by the community of psychologists in Canada, but we know how sorely his friendship, inspiration, and guidance will be missed. Park had served as Editor of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science since 1974. Park enjoyed many other distinctions as a professional psychologist, academician, and research scientist. He served a distinguished term as President of the Canadian Psychological Association. Still a young man, he had already been President of the Psychological Association of Alberta and Chairman of the Advisory Council of Provincial Associations of Psychology, in addition to providing wise counsel for many other professional organizations, government agencies, community organizations, and universities. As well as being editor of several of these volumes, Park was a vigorous research scientist whose interests and publications ranged through stress management, pain, alcoholism, parent-infant interaction, and programme evaluation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

The recent decision by the Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association to discontinue the Canadian Psychological Review requires a restructuring of the editorial policies of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. We shall continue to give primary emphasis to the publication of original research from any applied area of behavioural science. However, beginning in 1979, we shall also accept theoretical and review articles in applied fields of psychology, and brief comments on important psychological issues that arise within the applied area. Page limitations and editor's prejudice will discourage comments on specific previously published articles with the inevitable reply, rejoinder, etc., etc. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Message du president.

This article, from the President of the Canadian Psychological Association, discusses the history of the journals from the Canadian Psychological Assocation. The Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science is the fourth venture in journal publication of the Canadian Psychological Association. The first was the Bulletin, a modest little quarterly which from 1940 to 1946 served the association as an embryonic scientific journal and newsletter. By 1946 the number of reports of scholarly and scientific works which it received indicated clearly that a proper scientific journal was required. Hence, in 1947 the association undertook its second, but first major journal publishing venture, the Canadian Journal of Psychology. This replaced the Bulletin. In 1950, the association established another journal to serve as a house organ and named it the Canadian Psychologist. In 1967, the association decided that if funds could be found, a journal devoted to theory, research, and application in the areas of psychology concerned with social problems would be established and called the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

Restates the editorial policies for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science in light of the recent restructuring of the journals of the Canadian Psychological Association. The major goal of the current editorial staff is to maintain the high quality established by the previous editor. The Journal is committed to publishing original research from any applied area of behavioural science. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

éditorial.

Restates the editorial policies for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science in light of the recent restructuring of the journals of the Canadian Psychological Association. The major goal of the current editorial staff is to maintain the high quality established by the previous editor. The Journal is committed to publishing original research from any applied area of behavioural science. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

éditorial.

Since I assumed editorial responsibilities in October 1993, this issue is the first to include only articles accepted by the new Editorial Committee. It therefore seems important, at this point, to take our bearings before plotting a new course. In the first issue of the Journal published in 1969, Mary Wright, then President of the Canadian Psychological Association defined its focus as being concerned with social problems from the point of view of research, theory, and applications. A scan of the content of CJBS since then reveals a constant predominance of papers in the areas of personality and social psychology. Following at some distance are articles in the areas of therapy/clinical psychology, measurement, and social development. Articles related to education were relatively more abundant in the early volumes of the Journal than they are now. Finally, articles pertaining to industrial/organizational psychology were published starting in the early 1980's. These data confirm that the Journal has fulfilled its primary goal through the years. Further supporting that conclusion, they also suggest a trend towards incorporating, together with the more 'academic' articles, contributions directed towards applications of psychology, notably in the clinical and measurement areas. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Canadian Psychologist--1969.

At the 1968 annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association the President announced that the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science would publish its first issue in January 1969. Undoubtedly this new journal will attract the attention of psychologists who formerly submitted articles to the Canadian Psychologist. Consequently, the editorial office of the Canadian Psychologist wishes to state its editorial policy in order that all writers be informed as to the objectives of the journal. The Canadian Psychologist will continue to publish the official affairs and proceedings of the Canadian Psychological Association, as well as notes and comments on psychological matters. In addition it will accept evaluative reviews, expressions of opinions and articles related to historical or theoretical questions. The editorial office wishes to encourage particularly French speaking psychologists to submit articles more frequently. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A Janus view of the Journal.

The month of January of the fifth year of publication seems a good time both to look back on the journal's achievements in the past and to glance forward at its aspirations for the future. Over all, it is shown that the journal does attract and publish material relevant to the issues that it was designed to cover. If, in its content, the perfect balance has not yet been struck, the remedy lies to hand; the reader must turn writer and by his own contributions ensure a better representation of his chosen field of interest in our future publications. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Psychologie Canadienne--1969.

At the 1968 annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association the President announced that the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science would publish its first issue in January 1969. Undoubtedly this new journal will attract the attention of psychologists who formerly submitted articles to the Canadian Psychologist. Consequently, the editorial office of the Canadian Psychologist wishes to state its editorial policy in order that all writers be informed as to the objectives of the journal. The Canadian Psychologist will continue to publish the official affairs and proceedings of the Canadian Psychological Association, as well as notes and comments on psychological matters. In addition it will accept evaluative reviews, expressions of opinions and articles related to historical or theoretical questions. The editorial office wishes to encourage particularly French speaking psychologists to submit articles more frequently. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

From the Editor's Desk.

I assumed editorial responsibilities for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science shortly after the sudden and tragic death of Park Davidson, the previous editor. Although I was encouraged to write an editorial then, as is customary for incoming editors, I declined the invitation, stating that there would be no change in policy. Now, three years later, an editorial is in order. Many policy changes have been made, and they need to be summarized. Despite any changes in policy, the content and focus of the Journal remain unchanged since Park's editorship and virtually unchanged from that proposed in its founding. Editorial policy changes are discussed accordingly. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rapports Annuels.

Presents the Annual Reports of the Canadian Psychological Association. Annual Reports for the following include: Report of the Election Committee; Editor's Annual Report--Volume X--1969; Canadian Journal of Psychology Editor's Annual Report for 1969, Volume 23; Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science Annual Report from May 1969-May 1970; Advisory Committee on Aging Annual Report 1969-1970; and the Report of the Advisor in Criminology to the Board of Directors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editor’s and president’s column.

After 10 years as editor of the Consulting Psychology Bulletin cum Consulting Psychology Journal, the time has come to pass the baton to the new editor, Dick Diedrich. This will be my last editor's column. Without getting maudlin, it has been a memorable 10 years for me and, I hope, the journal. Taking over a well-edited divisional newsletter from Paul Lloyd, I shared my vision of creating a journal devoted to consultation with the divisional leadership after several years on the job. They were enthusiastic and very supportive. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Letter from the editor.

In this letter from the editor, the editor announces that this issue will be their last. The editor thanks those who helped along the way. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial Farewell.

With this issue, the author's term as editor of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology comes to an end. Colleagues are thanked and best wishes are extended to the Journal's new editor, Alan Kazdin. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)