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Choi, Jean H.; Chung, Kyong-Mee – Behavior Modification, 2012
Studies have shown that college-level self-management (SM) courses, which typically require students to complete an individual project as part of the course, can be an effective method for promoting successful self-change (i.e., targeted behavioral change). However, only a handful of studies have focused on and investigated the intensity of the SM…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Locus of Control, Behavior Modification, Course Descriptions
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Van der Burg, Jan J. W.; Didden, Robert; Jongerius, Peter H.; Rotteveel, Jan J. – Behavior Modification, 2007
Many children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities suffer from the consequences of chronic drooling. Behavioral treatment for drooling should be considered before other, more intrusive treatments such as medication and surgery are implemented. However, empirical studies on behavioral procedures are scarce. This article reviews 19…
Descriptors: Surgery, Guidelines, Social Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement
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Polaha, Jodi; Allen, Keith; Studley, Benjamin – Behavior Modification, 2004
Self-monitoring of stroke count by swimmers is a common coaching strategy, it is but one that has little data to support it. Although research has demonstrated that self-monitoring can motivate behavior change, little research has focused on whether self-monitoring can enhance skill development. The purpose of the present set of studies was to…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Change, Athletic Coaches
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Freeman, Kurt A.; Dexter-Mazza, Elizabeth T. – Behavior Modification, 2004
Current research supports the effectiveness of self-monitoring strategies for addressing academic and behavioral challenges within educational settings. Although variations in procedures exist, frequently implementation of self-monitoring involves some form of adult feedback as a method of establishing accurate self-monitoring. To date, however,…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Feedback, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification
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Lightfoot, Marguerita; Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; Tevendale, Heather – Behavior Modification, 2007
As the number of youth infected with HIV rises, secondary prevention programs are needed to help youth living with HIV meet three goals: (1) increase self-care behaviors, medical adherence, and health-related interactions; (2) reduce transmission acts; and (3) enhance their quality of life. This article describes an intervention program for youth…
Descriptors: Prevention, Intervention, Sexuality, Quality of Life
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Gureasko-Moore, Sammi; DuPaul, George J.; White, George P. – Behavior Modification, 2006
Self-management procedures have been used in school settings to successfully reduce problem behaviors, as well as to reinforce appropriate behavior. A multiple-baseline across participants design was applied in this study to evaluate the effects of using a self-management procedure to enhance the classroom preparation skills of secondary school…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Intervention, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders