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A concise review of social validity assessments during functional analyses of challenging behavior
Meredith J Stephens1, Megan A Wessel1, Isaac J Melanson2
1Department of Human Development and Child Studies, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 1, 2025
Abstract:
This concise review summarizes the trends and outcomes of social validity assessments specifically related to functional analyses published between 2020 and 2024. Results indicate that very little data on the social validity of functional analyses have been published. However, data that have been published are generally positive. We conclude with discussion and recommendations for researchers and clinicians.
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