Merging Research and Practice: The Example of Positive Peer Reporting Applied to Social Rejection.

Bowers, Frank E.; McGinnis, J. Christopher; Friman, Patrick C.; Ervin, Ruth A.

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ERIC Number: EJ591230

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Merging Research and Practice: The Example of Positive Peer Reporting Applied to Social Rejection.

Bowers, Frank E.; McGinnis, J. Christopher; Friman, Patrick C.; Ervin, Ruth A.

Education and Treatment of Children, v22 n2 p218-26 May 1999

This study evaluated a positive peer-reporting procedure on positive and negative peer interactions, peer acceptance ratings, and the daily problem behaviors of a 15-year-old boy with multiple behavior and social problems. Results suggested the procedure was effective in all three domains. Data collection and use is discussed in terms of a Level 2, semiscientific evaluation of procedures. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Outcomes of Treatment, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Positive Reinforcement, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Level 1 Research: Improving Our Education and Treatment through Simple Accountability Procedures.