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Staff behaviour and its implications for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
1Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, UK.
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Staff actions significantly impact challenging behaviors in individuals with learning disabilities. Current staff practices are often counter-productive, necessitating a focus on analyzing and improving staff behavior for better client outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Developmental Disabilities
- Psychology
Background:
- Challenging behaviors in individuals with learning disabilities are often influenced by environmental factors.
- Behavior analytic models propose these behaviors are social and sensitive to interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the research literature on staff behavior and its impact on challenging behaviors.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of current staff interventions and identify areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of empirical studies on staff behavior and client interactions.
- Analysis of observational and self-report data on staff responses to challenging behaviors.
Main Results:
- Empirical evidence supports that staff actions influence clients' challenging behaviors.
- Staff interactions are often limited in duration and quality, and responses to challenging behaviors can be counter-habilitative.
- Behavioral programs are infrequently implemented by staff.
Conclusions:
- Staff behavior significantly affects challenging behaviors in individuals with learning disabilities.
- Current interventions for staff behavior lack adequate analysis.
- Further research and practical work should focus on analyzing and improving staff behavior.