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A prompt plus delayed contingency procedure for reducing bathroom graffiti

T S Watson1

  • 1Mississippi State University 39762, USA. TSW2@ra.msstate.edu

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Posting signs effectively reduced graffiti in college restrooms. This intervention, specifying an altruistic contingency, showed sustained results at a 3-month follow-up, demonstrating a practical graffiti prevention method.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Urban Studies

Background:

  • Graffiti is a persistent issue in public spaces, particularly on college campuses.
  • Previous graffiti reduction strategies have shown mixed effectiveness.
  • Understanding the psychological impact of signage is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of posted signs in deterring graffiti.
  • To assess the long-term effectiveness of this intervention.
  • To explore the role of altruistic messaging in behavior modification.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple baseline across settings design was employed.
  • The study focused on three men's restrooms in a college campus setting.
  • Data collection involved daily monitoring of graffiti incidents.

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Main Results:

  • Graffiti increased almost daily during the baseline phase across all settings.
  • Following the implementation of posted signs, graffiti was eliminated.
  • The reduction in graffiti was maintained at the 3-month follow-up assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Posted signs, particularly those with an altruistic contingency, are an effective method for graffiti reduction.
  • The intervention demonstrated sustained positive results, offering a viable graffiti prevention strategy.
  • Further research could explore the nuances of altruistic messaging in diverse environments.