NCJ Number
106066
Journal
Corrective and Social Psychiatry and Journal of Behavior Technology Methods and Therapy Volume: 33 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1987) Pages: 183-187
Date Published
1987
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This paper reviews the literature that defines, describes, and evaluates the use of self-monitoring interventions to teach self-control to children and youth.
Abstract
Self-monitoring is a technique that actively engages the individual in recording aspects of his or her behavior in order to increase appropriate and/or decrease inappropriate behaviors. On-task behavior, academic performance, and social skills are areas commonly treated with technique. Training methods, methods of data collection, and accuracy of self-monitoring are variables that have been found to effect the degree of behavior change and maintenance of behavior over time. Overall, the technique has been found effective in changing behaviors in classrooms and institutional settings. The technique is simple and virtually cost free. It invites the child or youth to be an active participant in the treatment process while emphasizing self-initiative and independence. 30 references. (Author abstract modified)