Buonomo, Kristen
(2022)
A Culturally Responsive Training Program for Behavior Analysts.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
The present study describes the implementation of an intervention that sought to increase cultural responsiveness of graduate students in behavior analysis. A literature review of graduate psychology programs and behavior analytic and social justice research as well as incorporation of the multicultural and social reconstructionist theoretical framework supported the intervention curriculum and content. To increase the cultural responsiveness of participants, a combination of didactic instruction, group discussions, and reflective writing exercises was implemented in a small group format. Pre- and post-assessments included two self-report rating scales and one written case study response. During the intervention, three reflective writing responses were collected. This mixed-methods analysis allowed for the ability to assess participant growth. Participants were six graduate students in an applied behavior analysis course sequence. Participants showed growth in rating scale scores and qualitative assessment on the pre- and post-assessment measurements. Reflective writing responses showed consideration of positionality and conceptions of culture, as well as how the desire to expand their professional conception of culture was impacted by participating in the intervention. Implications for practice and future research are described.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
2 September 2022 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
26 April 2022 |
| Approval Date: |
2 September 2022 |
| Submission Date: |
4 August 2022 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
109 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Instruction and Learning |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
cultural responsiveness, behavior analysis, graduate training |
| Date Deposited: |
02 Sep 2022 18:07 |
| Last Modified: |
02 Sep 2022 18:07 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/43515 |
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