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Teaching self-protection to children using television techniques.

C Poche1, P Yoder, R Miltenberger

  • 1Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1988
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A videotape program with behavior rehearsal effectively taught children self-protection skills against abduction. This method proved superior to standard safety programs and no training, enhancing child safety awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Child abduction remains a significant concern for parents and educators.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for safeguarding young children.
  • Existing self-protection programs vary in their efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of a videotape training program with other methods for teaching child self-protection.
  • To evaluate the impact of behavior rehearsal in conjunction with videotape training.
  • To assess children's ability to resist enticement by confederate adults.

Main Methods:

  • Four experimental conditions were used: videotape with behavior rehearsal, videotape only, a standard safety program, and a no-training control group.

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  • Participants included kindergarten and first-grade students.
  • Self-protective behavior acquisition was measured through post-training and follow-up assessments involving confederate adult enticement scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • The videotape program incorporating behavior rehearsal was highly effective in teaching children appropriate responses to potential abductors.
    • A standard safety program demonstrated effectiveness in less than half of the participating children.
    • Children who received no training were highly susceptible to enticement, with three-fourths agreeing to go with confederate suspects.

    Conclusions:

    • Videotape-based self-protection training, particularly with behavior rehearsal, is a highly effective method for teaching young children safety skills.
    • This training approach is practical for group settings, such as classrooms.
    • Enhancing children's self-protection knowledge and skills is vital for preventing child abduction.