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  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Residential Treatment

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  • Group contingency procedures are established methods for behavior modification.
  • Previous research by Brogan, Falligant, and Rapp demonstrated success with detained adolescents.
  • The need exists to extend these procedures to broader contexts within residential settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the applicability of group procedures in diverse residential facility contexts.
  • To assess the impact of fixed-time staff attention on adolescent problem behavior.
  • To examine the effectiveness of therapist-delivered rules and contingencies for improving transitional behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Implemented fixed-time delivery of attention by dormitory staff during free periods for 5-11 detained adolescents.
  • Study 2: Utilized therapist-provided rules and contingencies to increase appropriate line walking during transitions.
  • Assessed social validity through facility personnel feedback on procedures and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Fixed-time attention significantly decreased problem behavior during free periods.
  • Rules plus contingencies increased appropriate line walking.
  • Rules alone maintained appropriate behavior in some transitions, while others required direct training.

Conclusions:

  • Group contingency procedures are adaptable to various residential facility contexts.
  • Staff attention and rule-based interventions are effective behavior management strategies for detained adolescents.
  • Social validity measures confirm the practical acceptability of these behavioral interventions in residential settings.