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Mission, Values, and Goals

Mission of AAHB

The mission of the American Academy of Health Behavior™ is to serve as the “research home” for health behavior scholars committed to excellence and diversity in research to improve the public's health.

Values of AAHB

  1. Excellence. Striving to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of what we do.
  2. Inclusivity. Committing to ensure diversity and equity through dynamic and consistent efforts to promote, include, and respect the diversity and strengths of individuals, organizations, communities, and populations.
  3. Collaboration. Fostering a welcoming environment for teamwork, mentoring and professional growth for all members of The Academy across the professional life-span.
  4. Evidence. Conducting scientific research that leads to new knowledge, advances practice, and informs national health priorities.
  5. Honesty and Integrity. Collectively committing to sound and just ethical behavior in research and practice.

Goals of AAHB

  1. Foster development and dissemination of knowledge through sponsorship of scientific meetings, symposia, and publications.
  2. Recognize outstanding achievements in the areas of health behavior, health education, or health promotion research.
  3. Encourage collaborative research efforts.
  4. Influence health policy and allocation of resources within agencies, private foundations, and universities.
  5. Foster the research career of young scholars
  6. Create and sustain an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diversity as reflected in the membership, health behavior issues, approaches and dissemination.

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