Effects of Conversational versus Technical Language on Treatment Preference and Integrity

Autor/inn/en	Jarmolowicz, David P.; Kahng, SungWoo; Ingvarsson, Einar T.; Goysovich, Richard; Heggemeyer, Rebecca; Gregory, Meagan K.
Titel	Effects of Conversational versus Technical Language on Treatment Preference and Integrity
Quelle	In: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 46 (2008) 3, S.190-199 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1934-9556
DOI	10.1352/2008.46:190-199
Schlagwörter	Caregivers; Developmental Disabilities; Integrity; Intervention; Behavior Problems; Conversational Language Courses + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Entwicklungsstörung; Integrität
Abstract	Problem behaviors present a significant challenge for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Interventions based on behavioral principles are effective in treating problem behaviors; however, some caregivers have difficulty adhering to treatment recommendations. Treatment adherence may be affected by the technical nature of behavioral terminology. Research suggests that caregivers better understand and are more comfortable with interventions described in conversational language; however, the effects of technical language on treatment implementation are unknown. In the current investigation, implementation of a behavioral treatment was monitored after caregivers were given either a technical or conversational description of the intervention. Implementation was more accurate when the treatment description was written in conversational language, suggesting that clinicians should write behavioral plans in conversational language. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10