Title:
Speech-language pathologists’ experiences, attitudes, and knowledge of applied behavior analysis
Author:
Julia Cirincione
Thesis Advisor:
Janet Preis
Committee Member:
Alicia Barger
Committee Member:
Frank D. Golom
Committee Member:
Devan Winterle
Degree Granting Institution:
Loyola University Maryland--College of Arts and Sciences
Place:
Baltimore (Md.)
Publisher:
Loyola University Maryland
Date Created:
2024
Type of Resource:
text
Genre:
thesis
Language:
eng
Format:
application/pdf
Physical Form:
electronic
Digital Source:
born digital
Abstract:
There is little research about Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) experiences, attitudes, and knowledge towards Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and practices. This thesis presents the findings of a cross-sectional research study which aimed to examine SLPs experiences, attitudes, and knowledge of and with ABA. The study employed mixed methods, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches by asking closed and open-ended survey questions and obtained information from respondents specifically about demographics, experiences, attitudes, knowledge, and additional optional comments. The evidence presented in this paper was analyzed using descriptive statistics of count (N) and percentile, as well as cursory analysis of themes and trends. Preliminary findings indicate that SLPs have substantial experience about and with ABA and hold strongly negative attitudes towards its use. Although the third element of knowledge was examined, the findings are inconclusive as it is less than clear if the low accuracy was due to knowledge or a flawed instrument. The data presented in this paper suggest that SLPs are familiar with the principles and practices of ABA while also having strong attitudes against its principles and practices.
Subject:
Academic theses
Subject:
Electronic dissertations
Subject:
Thèses et écrits académiques
Subject:
Thèses électroniques
Subject:
dissertations
Degree:
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Level:
Master
Discipline:
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
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Identifier:
CirincioneJ-24
