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A View on the Development and Current Situation of Behavior Analysis in Europe
Erik Arntzen1, Ricardo Pellón2
1Department of Behavior Science, Oslo University, Oslo, Norway.
Behavior and Social Issues
|April 16, 2024
Summary
This article traces the history of behavior analysis in Europe, focusing on key organizations and conferences. It highlights the European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA) and its journal, EJOBA, alongside educational trends.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Psychology
- European Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Historical overview of behavior analysis in Europe.
- Focus on organizational and conference development.
- Contextualizes the emergence of EABA and EJOBA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document historical trends in European behavior analysis.
- To extend information on EABA and EJOBA.
- To explore other European behavior-analytic resources and educational practices.
Main Methods:
- Historical trend analysis.
- Review of organizational and conference data.
- Synthesis of information on EABA and EJOBA.
Main Results:
- Identified key historical trends in European behavior analysis organizations and conferences.
- Provided updated information on the European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA) and the European Journal of Behavior Analysis (EJOBA).
- Discussed additional European behavior-analytic outlets and teaching methodologies.
Conclusions:
- Behavior analysis in Europe has a significant organizational and conference history.
- EABA and EJOBA have played crucial roles in the field's development.
- Diverse educational approaches exist for behavior analysis across Europe.
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