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The development and factor structure of the Functional Assessment for multiple causaliTy (FACT).
Johnny L Matson1, David E Kuhn, Dennis R Dixon
1Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 236 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5501, USA. johnmatson@aol.com
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|November 19, 2003
Summary
The Functional Assessment for multiple CausaliTy (FACT) is a new tool to help clinicians identify the main reasons for problem behaviors. This measure aids in prioritizing interventions for behaviors maintained by multiple functions.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Clinical psychology
- Functional assessment
Background:
- Behaviors often have multiple underlying functions, complicating intervention planning.
- Existing functional assessment methods offer limited guidance for prioritizing interventions in such cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the psychometric properties of the Functional Assessment for multiple CausaliTy (FACT).
- To address the need for a tool to identify the primary function of behaviors maintained by multiple factors.
Main Methods:
- Development of the FACT, an informant-based, forced-choice measure.
- Description of the factor structure and internal consistency of the FACT.
Main Results:
- The FACT is designed to pinpoint the most significant function driving problem behaviors.
- Initial analysis focuses on the factor structure and internal consistency of the measure.
Conclusions:
- The FACT offers a potential solution for assessing behaviors with multiple functions.
- Further validation studies are recommended to support the FACT's utility in clinical practice.