The efficacy of a behavioral technique in the treatment of noncompliance with an Asian child and his parent
Author(s):
Wu, Christine
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Psy.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : California School of Professional Psychology - Fresno, 1995.
Pages:
79
Language:
English
Abstract:
This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a behavioral technique used for treatment of noncompliance with one child in an Asian family. A 10-year-old Hmong boy and his single-parent mother were the participants of this study. A compliance barometer technique which utilized a positive reinforcement procedure was used for child compliance to a 10-item compliance test presented in natural context. The reinforcement contingencies were not directly applied to the generalization measure (i.e., child's curfew). Results showed that positive reinforcement increased child compliance (i.e., 70 to 95%) to the 10-item compliance test. However, results did not affect the generalization measure. Nonetheless, the mother anecdotally reported that her child was doing better at the end of treatment. Future research considerations are discussed.