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Analysis of process data from token groups in a summer camp

R V Heckel, L Hursh, J M Hiers

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |January 1, 1977
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    Group therapy combined with a token economy system improved verbal behavior in disturbed children at a summer camp. Peer judgments motivated positive changes in camper interactions and decision-making skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Behavioral Therapy
    • Group Dynamics

    Background:

    • Children with behavioral disturbances often require specialized therapeutic interventions.
    • Group therapy and token economy systems are established methods for behavior modification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined group therapy and token economy approach.
    • To assess the impact on verbal behavioral changes in children with disturbances.
    • To investigate the role of peer judgments in behavior modification.

    Main Methods:

    • Forty-two campers at a special summer camp participated.
    • A combined group therapy and token economy intervention was implemented.
    • Peer judgments determined token awards for behaviors over a 24-hour period.
    • Process behaviors were analyzed for changes.

    Main Results:

    • Significant changes were observed in four key variables.
    • Environmental (irrelevant) responses decreased.
    • Group-oriented responses increased.
    • Leader-directed responses decreased.
    • Decision-making behaviors, including summarizing and consensus testing, increased.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined group therapy-token economy approach positively influenced verbal behavior in disturbed children.
    • Peer-based reinforcement effectively motivated desirable behavioral changes.
    • The intervention fostered increased group engagement and decision-making skills while reducing irrelevant responses.

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