Psychology, Society, and Race during the 1960s and 70s: Historical Analysis of Content from the Journal of Social Issues, American Psychologist, and Psychology Today

Do you feel like we are reliving the social issues of the 1960s-70s? Psychological research often reflects the current zeitgeist. We explore this research-zeitgeist interplay by investigating race as reflected in flagship journals within our discipline. Results suggest themes mirror today’s social issues. Using historical research in teaching is discussed.