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Using a token-actuated timer to reduce television viewing.

L A Jason1

  • 1De Paul University.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 1, 1985
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This study introduced a token-actuated timer to reduce excessive television (TV) viewing in a child. The behavioral program successfully decreased TV time and validated parent reports with an electronic device.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Technology in Therapy

Background:

  • Excessive television (TV) viewing in children is a growing concern.
  • Parental monitoring of TV habits can be inaccurate.
  • Behavioral interventions are effective in modifying child behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a behavioral program utilizing a token-actuated timer for reducing excessive TV viewing in a child.
  • To assess the long-term effectiveness of the intervention.
  • To develop and validate an electronic device for accurate data collection.

Main Methods:

  • A child was enrolled in a behavioral program with a token-actuated timer.
  • Tokens were earned and exchanged for 30-minute TV access periods.

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  • An electronically controlled device was used to verify parent-reported TV viewing data.

    • Main Results:

    • The token-exchange system significantly reduced the child's TV viewing time.
    • These reductions were sustained at two follow-up assessments.
    • The electronic device accurately corroborated parent-reported data.

    Conclusions:

    • Token-actuated timers are an effective behavioral tool for managing excessive TV consumption in children.
    • The developed electronic device enhances the reliability of behavioral data in clinical settings.
    • This intervention offers a practical solution for parents seeking to regulate screen time.