The Effects of Writing Choice Prompt on the Written Narratives of Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: A Case Study of an Abandoned Single-Case Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Parks Ennis ◽  
Kristine Jolivette ◽  
Mickey Losinski
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Written Narratives ◽  
Choice Making ◽  
Single Case Research ◽  
Writing Prompt ◽  
Story Elements

In this study, we investigated the effects of choice of writing prompt on the number of story elements included in written narratives. The investigation took place in a residential facility for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Participants included six female students in a mixed-grade-level course (students had just completed Grades 7–10). A withdrawal single-case research design was planned for each participant. However, the study was abandoned after only initial baseline and intervention phases because choice of writing prompt appeared to have null or countertherapeutic effects on the number of story elements written. Potential explanations for why these findings are inconsistent with other studies using choice making, including considerations of the file drawer effect for studies with null findings, are presented. Limitations and future directions also are discussed.

Estimating the Impact of Design Standards on the Rigor of a Subset of Single-Case Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 104420732093404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Collin Shepley ◽  
Kathleen N. Zimmerman ◽  
Kevin M. Ayres
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Case Research ◽  
What Works ◽  
What Works Clearinghouse ◽  
Single Case Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Case Design

The implementation of research-based practices by teachers in public school classrooms is required under federal law as expressed in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. To aid teachers in identifying such practices, researchers conduct systematic reviews of the educational literature. Although recent attention has been given to changes in the quality of these reviews, there has been minimal discussion about changes in the quality of the studies that comprise them. Specifically, to what extent have educational policies leading to the creation of experimental design standards resulted in a change in the rigor of educational research? Using a subset of the single-case literature commonly published in special education journals, we estimate the impact of What Works Clearinghouse single-case design standards on the trend in the rigor of single-case studies using a comparative interrupted time series framework. Within this subset of single-case studies, our estimation strategy did not detect a change in the trend of the rigor of single-case research following the establishment of What Works Clearinghouse single-case design standards. Implications are discussed for practitioners and researchers. Study data, syntax, and supplemental materials are available for public use at https://osf.io/xp7wv/.

Case Study of Clinical Behavior Analysis for a 20-Year-Old Client With Emetophobia

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Takashi Mitamura
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Clinical Behavior Analysis ◽  
Clinical Behavior ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Clinically Significant

This case study illustrates a clinical behavior analytic intervention for a female client with emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. Clinical behavior analysis is a recently developing branch of empirically supported psychotherapy, derived from behavior analysis. This case study presents modified case formulations and changed intervention strategies according to the results of repeated measuring. The intervention was six sessions and three gradual follow-up sessions; the effect of the intervention was monitored by a single-case design. The intervention strategies were changed from symptom-focused interventions, which are based on exposure, to value-focused gradual follow-up sessions. The client’s phobia and depression were alleviated through the intervention and gradual follow-up phases. Moreover, her value-based activities increased through the gradual follow-up phase. The Reliable Change Indexes (RCIs) were calculated to evaluate changes between the intervention and follow-up phases. There were large and clinically significant decreases on measures. The results highlight the utility of repeated measuring and importance of a value-focused approach.

Improvement Rate Differences of Academic Interventions for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 521-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly J. Vannest ◽  
Judith R. Harrison ◽  
Kimberly Temple-Harvey ◽  
Lunda Ramsey ◽  
Richard I. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Academic Interventions ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Research Students ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Students With Ebd

Academic interventions for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) is a critical area of practice and one that has not been fully developed by large-scale research. Students with EBD are characterized by an ability to achieve academically but demonstrate a failure to do so. Some research on effective instructional practices for students with EBD does exist, but the predominance of single-case research in this area does not typically demonstrate or report a statistical effect size, making the selection and application of effective instructional strategies sometimes difficult. This article provides a thorough review of the existing research on instructional interventions for students with EBD and calculates effect sizes so that recommending effective instructional practices is more easily accomplished. The authors found 16 “types” of academic interventions and reported the individual and mean improvement rate differences.

Treating online inappropriate sexualised behaviour

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Chandler ◽  
Charlotte Swift ◽  
Wendy Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Offending Behaviour ◽  
Case Design

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the use of cognitive behavioural approaches to treat a gentleman with a learning disability who had been reported to the police for allegedly making contact with children using social media in an attempt to initiate a romantic relationship using a single case design. Design/methodology/approach An 11 session cognitive behavioural intervention was employed, comprising of index offence analysis, challenging distorted cognitions related to the offence, developing an internal focus for responsibility and psychoeducation with regards to “staying safe” online. Findings Follow up data demonstrated no improvements in victim empathy, nor in agreement ratings in terms of key cognitions associated with responsibility for offending behaviour. Research limitations/implications Whilst treatment efficacy was not established, this case study raises important questions that go beyond the single case design. Whilst the gentleman reported becoming “safer” in terms of initiating contact with unknown people via social media, this could not be substantiated, and is indicative of the cardinal difficulty of monitoring online recidivism. Generalisability of findings to the wider learning disability population is limited by a single case design. Originality/value This is the first published case study to the authors knowledge to evaluate cognitive behavioural approaches to reduce antisocial internet related behaviour in a forensic learning disability setting. Findings of considered within the context of the concept of minimisation of offending behaviour, the concept of “counterfeit deviance”, and also how best to measure therapeutic change within this population.

scholarly journals Investigation of Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism: A Replicated Single-Case Study Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison K. Siroky ◽  
John S. Carlson ◽  
Aimee Kotrba
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Selective Mutism ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Case Design

Selective Mutism (SM) is a rare but potentially debilitating disorder characterized by a lack of speech in certain settings where speaking is expected. This study examined the effectiveness of a shortened version (12 sessions over 18 weeks) of Integrated Behavior Therapy for Selective Mutism (IBTSM; Bergman, 2013) in increasing speech and relieving anxiety for two four-year-old males with SM via a replicated single-case design. Treatment effectiveness, integrity, and acceptability were measured at baseline, throughout treatment, and at a three-month follow-up. Treatment integrity was excellent for both cases. SM severity ratings decreased from baseline to end-of-treatment, and again at follow-up, for each case. Verbal communication increased at end-of-treatment and follow-up, and significant decreases in social anxiety were seen across both cases by the three-month follow-up. Parents rated the shortened IBTSM as highly acceptable, effective, and efficient. Future studies should explore the effectiveness of varying lengths of IBTSM.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility in Media Digital During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Raden Mas Try Ananto Djoko Wicaksono
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Corporate Social Marketing ◽  
Corporate Social

The research aims to analyze corporate social responsibility (CSR) on social media in PT Tip Top during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social media usage in corporate social responsibility activities allows the creation of an interactive horizontal dialogue between the company and stakeholders. The research would find out how PT Tip Top Supermarket implements Corporate Social Responsibility on Social Media. The research uses qualitative research methods with a case study approach. The author uses ‘holistic single case’ design. This research uses three sources of evidence, including direct observation, document analysis, and literature review. This research indicates that the CSR program on online media at PT Tip Top leads to the concept of corporate social marketing.

scholarly journals Analisis Praktik Jual Beli Produk Pertanian Bayar Panen dalam Perspektif Hukum Ekonomi Islam di Desa Barurejo Kecamatan Siliragung Kabupaten Banyuwangi

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Lely Ana Ferawati Ekaningsih ◽  
Aula Izatul Aini ◽  
Imroatul Mutiah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Mutual Benefit ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Islamic Economic ◽  
Case Design

This study aims to determine the practice of implementing the sale and purchase of agricultural products to pay harvest/respite in Barurejo Village, Siliragung District, Banyuwangi Regency. To find out about the legal views of Islamic economics on the implementation of buying and selling pay harvest. The type of research used in this study is a case study that is single-case design. Data analysis using interactive model analysis techniques. The results of the study, namely the practice of buying and selling are in accordance with the terms and also the pillars of sale and purchase, and buying and selling of this harvest does not contain elements of persecution, because both parties benefit from each other. In the practice of buying and selling agricultural products, the harvest in Barurejo Village, Siliragung Subdistrict, Banyuwangi Regency is in accordance with the objectives of Islamic economic law, namely a sense of empathy among people to create mutual benefit where the price increase the seller gets the price in lieu of the length of payment and the buyer gets the desired item without issuing money in cash, adding a relatively small amount of price and not burdening one party

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