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Teaching self-protection to young children.

C Poche1, R Brouwer, M Swearingen

  • 1Western Michigan University.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|July 1, 1981
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Preschool children learned self-protective behaviors to prevent abduction. Training effectively taught children to resist lures from strangers in both training and community settings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child abduction is a significant safety concern.
  • Preschool-aged children are particularly vulnerable to abduction attempts.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for child safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To teach self-protective behaviors to preschool children.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a training program in preventing abduction opportunities.
  • To evaluate children's responses to simulated abduction lures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a multiple baseline design across three preschool children.
  • Developed an analogue measure involving confederate adults attempting to lure children.
  • Employed training techniques including modeling, behavior rehearsal, and social reinforcement.

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Main Results:

  • Children demonstrated susceptibility to lures during baseline observations.
  • Following training, all children exhibited appropriate self-protective responses.
  • The training proved effective within one week in both training and community settings.

Conclusions:

  • A short-term training program can effectively teach preschool children self-protective behaviors.
  • Behavioral interventions are a viable strategy for reducing child abduction risks.
  • Empowering young children with safety skills enhances their ability to resist dangerous situations.