the Social Validity Manual

The Social Validity Manual, by Stacy L. Carter, is a clinical research volume that offers a detailed evaluation of the extant findings on Social Validity, as well as discussion of newly emerging factors. This book discusses basic conceptualizations, measurement, research findings, applications, ethics, and future implications as well as providing novel recommendations relating back to clinical treatment. This volume provides readers a firm understanding of the general concept of SV, helping to them become familiar with the research methods and findings, and teaching them how to establish and evaluate the Social Validity of individual interventions and treatment programs. The Social Validity Manual is a must have guide for researchers, practitioners and students.