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Measuring staff perceptions of challenging behaviour: the Challenging Behaviour Attributions Scale (CHABA)
1Behavioural Sciences Unit, University College London, England.
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|January 16, 1998
Summary
This study introduces the Challenging Behaviour Attributions Scale (CHABA) to measure staff perceptions of challenging behavior. This new scale aims to facilitate research into how these attributions influence staff responses and training effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Healthcare Staff Training
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Staff responses to challenging behavior are influenced by causal attributions.
- Training may alter staff perceptions of challenging behavior's causes.
- A simple method for measuring staff attributions is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically analyze the Challenging Behaviour Attributions Scale (CHABA).
- To provide a tool for researching staff attributions regarding challenging behavior.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Challenging Behaviour Attributions Scale (CHABA).
- Preliminary psychometric analysis of the scale.
Main Results:
- The paper details the creation of the CHABA.
- Initial psychometric analysis was conducted.
Conclusions:
- The CHABA offers a potential method for measuring staff attributions.
- This scale could support further research in this area.