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Into Inclusion: Increasing Trans-Inclusive Practices with Behavior Analysis
Abigail Petronelli1, Rachael Ferguson1
1School of Behavior Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 USA.
Abstract:
Promoting an inclusive culture can be critical to the progression of diverse groups. Practicing inclusive behavior is one important step toward fostering inclusion. Applied behavior analysis can contribute much to this topic given its use of practical methods to encourage socially significant behavior change (Baer et al., 1968). Proper pronoun use is one inclusive behavior that helps support gender minorities. Whereas self-assessment has been recommended to increase cultural awareness, this has not been confirmed through research. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of a specific approach to self-assessment (behavioral self-monitoring; BSM) on the percentage of correct pronouns used by graduate students during a simulated work task. Results indicate that BSM was effective in promoting proper pronoun use when it followed BSM training, and the effects maintained over time.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2.
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