Supervision Behaviors of Board Certified Behavior Analysts With Trainees
Zahra Hajiaghamohseni1, Erik Drasgow1, Katie Wolfe1
1Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina, 235B Wardlaw, 820 Main St., Columbia, SC 29208 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|March 18, 2021
Summary
High-quality supervision is crucial for behavior analysts. This study found wide variability in how often supervisors use recommended practices, with more frequent use when guidelines exist.
Area of Science:
- Behavior analysis
- Professional supervision
- Behavioral health
Background:
- The field of behavior analysis is expanding rapidly.
- High-quality supervision is vital for training effective Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
- Empirical data on supervisor behaviors supporting trainee skill development is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey behavior analysis supervisors regarding their practices.
- To determine the frequency of recommended supervision practices.
- To investigate the relationship between supervision practices and supervisor demographics.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 317 behavior analysis supervisors.
- Data collected on the frequency of engagement in recommended supervision practices.
- Statistical analysis to explore relationships with demographic characteristics.
Main Results:
- Significant variability observed in supervisors' use of recommended practices.
- Supervisors more frequently employed practices with established guidelines and support (e.g., behavioral skills training).
- Demographic characteristics showed some relationship with practice frequency.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the need for enhanced support for supervisors.
- Implications for improving the consistency and quality of behavior analyst supervision.
- Recommendations for future research on effective supervision strategies.
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