ERIC Number: ED630223
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 189
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ISBN: 979-8-3635-1151-6
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Comparison of Two Electronic Tactile Prompting Devices for Self-Monitoring in Girls Who Struggle with Inattention
Gaither, Jamie B.
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Ball State University
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of two electronic tactile prompting devices when used as part of a self-monitoring intervention for increasing on-task behavior for girls who struggle with inattention. A secondary purpose was to better understand if differences in on-task behavior emerged between the two devices. Situated within Bandura's social learning theory, it was hypothesized that with increases in self-monitoring, participant self-reported self-efficacy would increase across the study (Bandura, 1997). Participants included four female students (ages 9 and 10 years old) enrolled in a rural elementary school in the Midwest United States. Participants had clinical or borderline elevations on parent and teacher ratings which theoretically and clinically corresponded to deficits seen in children with poor attention. A multi-treatment, multiple baseline design was used within this single case research design. A demonstration of effect was noted when the self-monitoring intervention was introduced, and the effect size was significantly large (Tau-U = 0.7613, p [greater than or equal to] 0.01), though some variation existed between participants. Differences were observed for some participants between devices, with the Watchminder-3 producing higher percentages of on-task behavior. Across the study, participant self-report self-efficacy increased following intervention for both devices. Both the MotivAider and the Watchminder-3 were rated as highly acceptable by participants. The current study demonstrated that low-tech devices in classrooms can lead to positive behavior change within an MTSS model and the social learning theory may explain some of the results. Considerations for practice and future directions are also discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Females, Attention, Attention Span, Prompting, Electronics, Stimuli, Behavior Change, Elementary School Students, Rural Schools, Socialization, Self Management
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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