Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior"
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==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
| + | The Institute was established to gain an understand, accurately, of how the LDS people behave and then to first prevent and second to change behavior that leads LDS people away from eternal life. These behaviors included alcoholism, crime, adultery, and, most heavily focused upon, homosexuality. The Institute worked in conjunction with the Comprehensive Clinic as a place for experimentation in psychotherapy as a means of behavioral reformation. The Institute was also dedicated to establishing a therapeutic process rooted in the Gospel. It worked to develop an institutional approach to therapy that utilized the Patriarchy as its foundation. The Institute worked to produce scholarly papers, present at symposiums and conventions, and conduct field research. | ||
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| + | The Institute was headed by a director. It was under Brigham Young University and reported to a supervisory board. The supervisory board was comprised of General Authorities in the LDS Church including the BYU President, BYU Academic Vice President, Commissioner for LDS Social Services, and the BYU Assistant Academic Vice President for Research. The Director of the Institute would also serve on the Comprehensive Clinic’s advisory committee. | ||
==Associated Units== | ==Associated Units== | ||
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| + | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1985]]) | ||
Associated unit: [[associated unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Psychology]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1985]]) | Associated unit: [[associated unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Psychology]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1985]]) | ||
| + | Associated unit: [[associated unit::Brigham Young University. Comprehensive Clinic]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1985]]) | ||
==Associated Archival Materials== | ==Associated Archival Materials== | ||
| + | Seventh East Press Collection. UA 609, Bx 2, Fol 4-5 | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| + | Allen E. Bergin Papers. MSS 2391, Bx 12, Fol 13. (Inception and abolition dates; director Allen Bergin; relationship to University, LDS Social Services, and Comprehensive Clinic) | ||
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| + | Allen E. Bergin Papers. MSS 2391, Bx 13, Fol 1. (Institute functions) | ||
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 3 November 2010
The Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior was established in 1976. Its sole director was Dr. Allen E. Bergin, with Robert K. Thomas sometimes serving as Acting Director in Dr. Bergin's absence. The Institute served as the experimental arm of the Comprehensive Clinic. The Institute was also allied with the Dept. of Psychology. The Institute was also closely tied to LDS Social Services. The Institute closed its doors in 1985.
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Description
Established: 1976
Abolished: 1985
Location: Provo, Utah (1976-1985)
Functions
The Institute was established to gain an understand, accurately, of how the LDS people behave and then to first prevent and second to change behavior that leads LDS people away from eternal life. These behaviors included alcoholism, crime, adultery, and, most heavily focused upon, homosexuality. The Institute worked in conjunction with the Comprehensive Clinic as a place for experimentation in psychotherapy as a means of behavioral reformation. The Institute was also dedicated to establishing a therapeutic process rooted in the Gospel. It worked to develop an institutional approach to therapy that utilized the Patriarchy as its foundation. The Institute worked to produce scholarly papers, present at symposiums and conventions, and conduct field research.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Institute was headed by a director. It was under Brigham Young University and reported to a supervisory board. The supervisory board was comprised of General Authorities in the LDS Church including the BYU President, BYU Academic Vice President, Commissioner for LDS Social Services, and the BYU Assistant Academic Vice President for Research. The Director of the Institute would also serve on the Comprehensive Clinic’s advisory committee.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1976-1985)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Psychology (1976-1985)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Comprehensive Clinic (1976-1985)
Associated Archival Materials
Seventh East Press Collection. UA 609, Bx 2, Fol 4-5
Sources
Allen E. Bergin Papers. MSS 2391, Bx 12, Fol 13. (Inception and abolition dates; director Allen Bergin; relationship to University, LDS Social Services, and Comprehensive Clinic)
Allen E. Bergin Papers. MSS 2391, Bx 13, Fol 1. (Institute functions)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00372
Creator: ARC