AN ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN JABA AUTHORSHIP

Because the journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is recognized as a pr ominent journal in applied behavior analysis, a description of authors hip trends may be important far discerning developments in the discipl ine. The analyses reported herein address trends from 1975 through 199 7 in the publication of articles by new authors and the appearance of articles authored by frequent contributors. The data reveal a trend aw ay from the appearance of new authors with an increase in the publicat ion of works by frequent contributors. These trends are shown to be mo re conspicuous than in comparison data from the American Journal on Me ntal Retardation.