Title
Surveying Professionals' Views of Positive Behavior Support and Behavior Analysis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2009
Abstract
Positive behavior support (PBS) is an empirically driven approach to improve quality of life influenced by the science of behavior analysis. Recent discussions have evolved around PBS, behavior analysis, and their relationship within education and human services fields. To date, few data have been offered to guide behaviorally oriented professionals with respect to PBS and behavior analysis as complementary approaches. In this article, the authors surveyed 847 behavioral professionals about their views of PBS and behavior analysis. Results indicate small but consistent differences between those who affiliate exclusively with either PBS or behavior analysis in regards to their ratings of the importance of service delivery methods, values, and research methods. Although statistically significant differences emerged, both groups provided generally favorable ratings for core components of PBS and behavior analysis. Historical analysis of differences and similarities are discussed, as are considerations for future relations between the two groups.
Department
Psychology
Publication Title
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Recommended Citation
Filter, K. J., Tincani, M. J., & Fung, D. (2009). Surveying Professionals’ Views of Positive Behavior Support and Behavior Analysis. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 11(4), 222-234. doi: 10.1177/1098300708325264
DOI
10.1177/1098300708325264
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 2009 SAGE Publications. Article published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, volume 11, issue number 4, October 2009, pages 222-234. Available online on October 14, 2008: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098300708325264
