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ERIC Number: EJ1296204
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jun
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-0819
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Conceptualizing Self-Determination from a Behavioral Perspective: The Role of Choice, Self-Control, and Self-Management
Peterson, Stephanie M.; Aljadeff-Abergel, Elian; Eldridge, Rebecca R.; VanderWeele, Nathan J.; Acker, Nicholas S.
Journal of Behavioral Education, v30 n2 p299-318 Jun 2021
The goal of education can be defined in many ways; but in searching the literature, we found that in most cases, people consider the goal of education to be developing a self-determined individual. Self-determination is an abstract term. Behavior analysts may find this term difficult to define. Therefore, it may be difficult to observe and measure whether "self-determined behaviors" have developed. Many other service providers use this term frequently; thus, behavior analysts working with these service providers must come to terms with this concept in order to better collaborate. We argue that self-determination can be operationally defined with the concepts of choice, self-control, and self-management. By using the measurable behaviors included in these concepts, we believe that services can be developed to teach self-determination skills. This paper explores these concepts and how they can contribute to an operational definition of self-determination, and ultimately, help behavior analysts work with other providers to effectively teach self-determination to individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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