Title
Press coverage of the new psychology by the New York times during the Progressive Era
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
History of Psychology
Publication Date
5-1-2011
Abstract
Press coverage of psychology by the New York Times was examined for the Progressive Era. Following a period in which psychology was associated with spiritualism, psychoanalysis, and the Emmanuel movement, the Times gave editorial preference to reports about psychology's applications. Reaching an audience that was both affluent and influential, the topics emphasized by the Times included the lie detector, psychological applications in the work place, mental tests, and child psychology. These areas reflected issues of social concern to Progressives, publicized the rise of the psychologist as expert, and aided psychology in its challenge to common sense. © 2011 American Psychological Association.
Volume
14
Issue
2
First Page
113
Last Page
136
DOI
10.1037/a0021985
ISSN
10934510
PubMed ID
21688722
Recommended Citation
Dennis, Paul M., "Press coverage of the new psychology by the New York times during the Progressive Era" (2011). Faculty Publications. 1283.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/facpubharvest/1283
