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Social Validity, Research MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Social Validity, Research
Tree Number(s)
H01.770.644.932
Unique ID
D063586
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D063586
Scope Note
Evaluation of the degree of acceptance for the immediate variables associated with a procedure or program designed to change behavior. This includes the social significance of the goals of treatment, the social appropriateness of the treatment procedures, and the social importance of the effects of treatments.
See Also
Program Evaluation
Public MeSH Note
2014
History Note
2014
Date Introduced
2014/01/01
Last Updated
2014/01/01
Social Validity, Research Preferred
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