Managing disruptive behaviors at school: a meta-analysis of strategies using differential reinforcement for all.
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| Title: | Managing disruptive behaviors at school: a meta-analysis of strategies using differential reinforcement for all. |
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| Authors: | Freyssinet, Irène1 (AUTHOR), Pansu, Pascal1 (AUTHOR) pascal.pansu@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr |
| Source: | Preventing School Failure. 2025, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p275-284. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: | *School year, *Primary schools, *Classrooms, Heterogeneity, Reinforcement (Psychology) |
| Abstract: | Disruptive behaviors are a source of concern in schools. Differential reinforcement strategies are often recommended to reduce their emergence by withholding access to their reinforcer while reinforcing appropriate behaviors. Differential Reinforcement for All (DR-All) refers to using a differential reinforcement strategy in the same way for all the students in a class, which would be even beneficial if applied consistently throughout the school year. This meta-analysis includes 16 single-case studies conducted in regular primary schools. The results revealed an effect of the DR-All strategy on the reduction of disruptive behaviors. They also showed a large effect size heterogeneity across studies, partly explained by several moderators. DR-All points to an effective way to reduce disruption in regular classroom situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Disruptive behaviors are a source of concern in schools. Differential reinforcement strategies are often recommended to reduce their emergence by withholding access to their reinforcer while reinforcing appropriate behaviors. Differential Reinforcement for All (DR-All) refers to using a differential reinforcement strategy in the same way for all the students in a class, which would be even beneficial if applied consistently throughout the school year. This meta-analysis includes 16 single-case studies conducted in regular primary schools. The results revealed an effect of the DR-All strategy on the reduction of disruptive behaviors. They also showed a large effect size heterogeneity across studies, partly explained by several moderators. DR-All points to an effective way to reduce disruption in regular classroom situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 1045988X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/1045988X.2025.2449842 |
