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Modifying bedtime disruptions in children using stimulus control and contingency management techniques
Sanders, Matthew R., Bor, Bill and Dadds, Mark (1984) Modifying bedtime disruptions in children using stimulus control and contingency management techniques. Behavioral Psychotherapy, 12 : 130-141.
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| Author(s) |
Sanders, Matthew R.
Bor, Bill
Dadds, Mark
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| Title |
Modifying bedtime disruptions in children using stimulus control and contingency management techniques
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| Journal name |
Behavioral Psychotherapy
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| Publication date |
1984
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| Year available |
1984
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| Volume number |
12
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| Start page |
130
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| End page |
141
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| Total pages |
12
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| Subject |
380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences
380100 Psychology
380107 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
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| Abstract |
The present study examined the effect of a bedtime management program which incorporated both stimulus control and contingency management procedures on the level of bedtime disruption in children. Using a multiple baseline across subjects design each of four children (ranging in age from 2-5 years)were sequentially introduced to the treatment program, which was implemented by the child's parents each night. In addition the study sought to determine whether direct treatment of bedtime disruption would be associated with any negative side effects. Systematic observational data revealed that the Bedtime Management Program was effective in reducing bedtime disruptions in all subjects and the improvements sustained during a 2-month follow-up. No evidence suggests that treatment resulted in negative side effects. The implications of the results for behavioural parent training are discussed.
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| Keyword(s) |
bedtime
children
stimulus control
contingency management
bedtime management program
parent training
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