Date Approved
7-9-2014
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Special Education
Department
Language, Literacy, and Special Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Xin, Joy
Subject(s)
Problem youth--Behavior modification; Tablet computers; Self-monitoring
Disciplines
Special Education and Teaching
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to: a) examine the effects on self-monitoring using iPads for juvenile delinquents, b) increase appropriate behaviors and reduce verbal and physical aggression, and c) evaluate student satisfaction with the self-monitoring approach using iPads in behavior management. The participants included five African-American adjudicated males, aged 13, in a day treatment facility. They were instructed to self-monitor their behaviors using an iPad app to learn three appropriate behaviors including: 1) using appropriate language, 2) keeping hands to self, and 3) calming down when upset. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used for six weeks. A survey was given at the end to evaluate their satisfaction. Results showed that the use of iPads for self-monitoring yielded an increase in positive, non-aggressive behaviors. Students' responses in the survey revealed a 100% of satisfaction.
Recommended Citation
Nieman, Helena, "Using ipads to self-monitor aggressive behavior of juvenile delinquents" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 546.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/546
