The topic of corporal punishment brings with it a long and controversial history. Although assumptions regarding corporal punishment are rampant in the scientific and popular literature, there appear to be no empirical studies specifically addressing its effects on academic achievement or classroom behavior. Nevertheless, in 1989, 31 states still sanctioned the use of corporal punishment. / The purpose of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of utilizing a behavioral diagnostic procedure to reduce disruptive and maladaptive behaviors in elementary school settings, thereby reducing the likelihood of corporal punishment. A diagnostic approach differs from the general application of behavioral procedures in a classroom. It allows the researcher to determine the functions that targeted behaviors serve for an individual child so that appropriate interventions may be implemented. / The results of the study clearly show that a diagnostic approach is an effective way to diagnose and treat recurrent school behavior problems. Subjects demonstrated substantial reductions in disruptive and maladaptive behaviors while increasing on-task behavior. In addition, frequency of corporal punishment was reduced. These findings offer a foundation for a future approach to a more effective and humane method of discipline in school settings. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 53-11, Section: B, page: 5964. / Major Professor: Jon S. Bailey. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1992.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76801 |
| Contributors | Taylor, Connie Christ., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 230 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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