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Group contingency interventions with children--1980-2010: a meta-analysis.
Steven G Little1, Angeleque Akin-Little2, Keryn O'Neill3
1Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA steven.little@waldenu.edu.
Behavior Modification
|October 18, 2014
Summary
Group contingency procedures are highly effective for school-aged children. This meta-analysis confirms their efficacy across various behavioral targets, supporting widespread application in educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Group contingency procedures are a behavioral intervention strategy.
- Previous research indicates potential benefits, but a comprehensive synthesis is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the overall efficacy of group contingency procedures through meta-analysis.
- To examine the effectiveness of different types of group contingencies.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis was conducted on 182 studies published between 1980 and 2010.
- Studies meeting inclusion criteria (single-subject design, school-aged children) were coded for effect sizes.
Main Results:
- Group contingencies demonstrated strong overall efficacy with a large effect size (ES = 3.41).
- Dependent (ES = 3.75), independent (ES = 3.27), and interdependent (ES = 2.88) group contingencies were all found to be efficacious.
Conclusions:
- All types of group contingencies are effective for a broad range of target behaviors in school-aged children.
- The findings support the practical application of group contingencies in educational and clinical settings.
Keywords:
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