Date Approved
4-30-2004
Embargo Period
4-25-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Kerwin, MaryLouise
Subject(s)
Compulsive hair pulling--Case studies.
Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of self-monitoring and a multicomponent behavioral intervention on the treatment of Trichotillomania (TTM). The subject in this study was a 12-year-old African American female who has demonstrated hair-pulling behavior for several years. The interventions that were implemented were journaling and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). The types of measurements that were used were direct observation, daily logs, and standardized questionnaires. The standardized assessments were the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC, March, 1998) and the Trichotillomania Severity and Impairment Scales (Swedo et al., 1989). In the study, the introduction of journaling decreased the targeted behavior by 5.79% and HRT decreased the targeted behavior by 34.84%. The standardized assessments showed very little change or worsening of symptoms. Overall, results of this study were consistent with research on habit reversal training which suggests that this technique is successful in decreasing or eliminating hair pulling (Azrin & Nunn, 1973; Rosenbaum & Ayllon, 1981).
Recommended Citation
Jones, Courtney M., "The use of habit reversal training in the treatment of trichotillomania: a single subject design" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 1170.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1170
