Aims and Scope of International Journal of Behavioral Development
The International Journal of Behavioral Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of developmental psychology. The journal's current Editor-in-Chief is Brett Laursen (Florida Atlantic University). It was established in 1978 and is currently published by SAGE Publications on behalf of International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1978 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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