The Use of Self-Management Strategies in the Treatment of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

• Main Author: Baker, Pamela, 1962-
• Other Authors: Bullock, Lyndal M.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 1996
• Subjects: Problem children > Behavior modification.; Behavior disorders in children > Treatment.; Self-management (Psychology); self-management; emotional disorder; behavioral disorder
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278089/

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of self-management strategies as a means of reducing off-task and disruptive behaviors of elementary school children identified as emotionally disturbed or behavior disordered (E/BD). This study provided a practical approach for classroom teachers to implement self-management strategies in classes that include children identified as having E/BD. Five elementary school children who were formally evaluated and enrolled in a special education classroom for students with E/BD were selected to participate in the study. The study also examined the effects of the self-management procedures when targeted behaviors were monitored by peers. Four resource students from the regular education class served as peer monitors. An ABAB reversal design was used to assess the effectiveness of the self-management strategy in the special education classroom. A behavior rating scale was used at the beginning of the study to develop a baseline of student behavior and during the final phase of the intervention to measure progress. The data indicated that the self-management strategies decreased the levels off-task and disruptive behaviors for all participating students. The findings of this study substantiates previous research that suggests self-management techniques help student to manage their own behaviors.