Background
Bobbitt, Joseph Matthew was born on October 26, 1908 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Matthew and Della Pearl (Carlin) Bobbitt.
Bobbitt, Joseph Matthew was born on October 26, 1908 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Matthew and Della Pearl (Carlin) Bobbitt.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Southern California, 1931, Master of Arts, 1932. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1937.
1 son, Bruce Long. Instructor psychology Michigan State College, 1937-1941, assistant professor, 1941-1942. Member professional services branch National Institute Mental Health, United States Public Health Service, 1946-1950, acting chief professional services branch, 1950-1951, chief, 1951-1957, assistant director National Institute Mental Health, 1957-1960, associate director, 1960-1964. Assistant director manpower development, acting associate director program planning, acting associate director communications National Institute Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, United States Public Health Service, 1964-1966, assistant director for behavioral science Office Planning and Evaluation, National Institute Child Health and Human Development, 1969-1975.
Executive director Joint Commision on Mental Health of Children, 1966-1969.
Member research committee Advisory Council to President's Committee on Traffic Safety. Served from Lieutenant (junior grade) to lieutenant commander, United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow American Psychological Association.
Member Eastern, District of Columbia psychological associations, American Psychopath.
Association, Society Research Child Development, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Psi Chi, Phi Delta Kappa. Club: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Katherine C. Long, June 16, 1949.