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This article proposes a new direction for Law and Human Behavior, advocating for systematic empirical research on law and human behavior. This focus aims to improve legal understanding and application globally.

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Area of Science:

Legal Psychology
Behavioral Science
Law and Society

Background:

The article traces the origins of Law and Human Behavior and its connection to Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.
It highlights the historical context influencing the journal's development.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a strategic evolution for the journal Law and Human Behavior.
To advocate for a dedicated focus on empirical research examining the interplay between law and human behavior across all legal domains.

Main Methods:

This is a conceptual and reflective piece, not an empirical study.
It involves historical analysis of the journal's inception and its relationship with other publications.
It presents a forward-looking argument for a specific research agenda.

Main Results:

The article argues for a shift towards systematically publishing empirical research on law and human behavior.
It suggests this refocusing will enhance understanding of 'law in books' and 'law in action'.

Conclusions:

The journal Law and Human Behavior should prioritize empirical research on the legal system's operation and its behavioral underpinnings.
This strategic direction will advance psychological science's role in law and identify opportunities for legal improvement worldwide.