What Do Daily Behavior Report Cards (DBRCs) Measure? An Initial Comparison of DRBCs with Direct Observation for Off-Task Behavior
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2005
Abstract
This study investigated the similarity of information provided from a daily behavior report card (DBRC) as rated by the teacher to direct observation data obtained from external observers. In addition, the similarity of ratings was compared with variations of problem severity (mild, severe) and teacher training (none, some). Results suggested a moderate association between teacher perceptions of behavior as measured by DBRC ratings and direct observation conducted by an external observer. In addition, 23–45% of the variance in DBRC ratings was consistent with the direct observation data. Severity of the behavior problem or the inclusion of training was not found to significantly affect the similarity of ratings. In summary, results tentatively suggest that the DBRC may be a viable supplement to direct observation for estimating behavior in applied settings. Limitations, future research directions, and implications are discussed.
Department
Psychology
Publication Title
Psychology in the Schools
Recommended Citation
Chafouleas, S.M., McDougal, J.L., Riley-Tillman, T.C., Panahon, C.J., & Hilt, A.M. (2005). What Do Daily Behavior Report Cards (DBRCs) Measure? An Initial Comparison of DBRCs with Direct Observation for Off-Task Behavior. Psychology in the School, 42(6), 669-676. doi: 10.1002/pits.20102
DOI
10.1002/pits.20102
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons. Article published by John Wiley & Sons in Psychology in the Schools, volume 42, issue number 6, July 2005, pages 669-676. Available online on June 6, 2005:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pits.20102
