Similar to procedures he followed in his work on social interdependence, Johnson published a review of the research relevant to constructive controversy. Using these reviews as a base, Johnson formulated constructive controversy theory. He then created the operational procedures for using controversy in decision making and instructional situations (Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills).Johnson, D. W.& Frank P. (1975)Joining together : group theory and group skills. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall) Research reviews were published in 1979, 1989, 1995, 2000, and 2003.
