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  • The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) mandates continuing competence through literature review for behavior analysts.
  • Understanding how professionals access and utilize behavior analytic literature is crucial for evidence-based practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the frequency and methods professional behavior analysts use to search for and access behavior analytic literature.
  • To identify preferred online resources and gauge satisfaction with available research materials.

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  • A survey was distributed to 180 professional behavior analysts via the BACB and social media.
  • Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and ANOVA to compare groups.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 80% of respondents searched for research monthly, primarily using academic web search, university libraries, or BACB resources.
  • Professionals with doctorates exhibited more frequent searches, higher satisfaction, and greater confidence.
  • University library users reported more frequent searches, enhanced search skills, increased confidence, and greater satisfaction, with research findings more likely to inform practice.

Conclusions:

  • Professional behavior analysts actively engage with literature, but resource accessibility and search skills may vary.
  • Advanced degrees and access to academic resources like university libraries are associated with more robust literature engagement and higher satisfaction.
  • Findings highlight potential areas for improving access to and utilization of behavior analytic research to support professional competence.