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245 10 a| Acceptability, perceived usage and preference of Direct Behavior Ratings (DBR) among school psychologists /c| by Jessica Amon.;

260 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| East Carolina University,c| 2011.;

300 a| 72 pages :b| digital, PDF file;

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502 b| M.A.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2011.;

500 a| Presented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology.;

500 a| Advisor: T Riley-Tillman.;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 5, 2011).;

520 3 a| This study was designed to examine the perceived usage of Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) among school psychologists through acceptability, feasibility, understanding and system support. In addition, specific preferences of DBR (e.g. types of behavior to rate, length of observation and appropriate rater) were examined. DBR tools involve rating defined student behaviors following a specified observation period. One critical assumption of the DBR is that School Psychologist and teachers view it as acceptable and are oriented towards using it. A review of the literature suggested that acceptability, feasibility, understanding and support from the system should be considered when determining the perceived usage of an intervention. Participants included a sample of 82 members of the National Association of School Psychologists. The participants were mailed a survey packet that included (a) cover letter explaining the study and inviting them to participate in the study, (b) demographic questionnaire, (c) questionnaire about previous DBR experience, (d) a brief description of DBR including a case study, (e) a preference assessment and (f) the Usage Rating Profile for Assessments (URP-A). The preference assessment asked participants to select specific parts and procedures of the DBR that they preferred (e.g. type/severity of problem to rate). Results indicated that participants reported the DBR to be an acceptable and feasible assessment tool. In addition, they reported that they understood the procedures of DBR and that they would require the support of their system, including co-workers. Overall, scores indicated that the participants perceived DBR as a usable tool for conducting behavior assessments. Results of the preference assessment were analyzed and compared with the previous preference assessment studies. Overall, results were consistent with the previous studies.;

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Acceptability, perceived usage and preference of Direct Behavior Ratings (DBR) among school psychologists / by Jessica Amon.

Author/creator	Amon, Jessica
Other author	Riley-Tillman, T. Chris.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Psychology.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication Info	[Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2011.
Description	72 pages : digital, PDF file
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Behavioral assessment of children--Evaluation. School psychologists.

Summary	This study was designed to examine the perceived usage of Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) among school psychologists through acceptability, feasibility, understanding and system support. In addition, specific preferences of DBR (e.g. types of behavior to rate, length of observation and appropriate rater) were examined. DBR tools involve rating defined student behaviors following a specified observation period. One critical assumption of the DBR is that School Psychologist and teachers view it as acceptable and are oriented towards using it. A review of the literature suggested that acceptability, feasibility, understanding and support from the system should be considered when determining the perceived usage of an intervention. Participants included a sample of 82 members of the National Association of School Psychologists. The participants were mailed a survey packet that included (a) cover letter explaining the study and inviting them to participate in the study, (b) demographic questionnaire, (c) questionnaire about previous DBR experience, (d) a brief description of DBR including a case study, (e) a preference assessment and (f) the Usage Rating Profile for Assessments (URP-A). The preference assessment asked participants to select specific parts and procedures of the DBR that they preferred (e.g. type/severity of problem to rate). Results indicated that participants reported the DBR to be an acceptable and feasible assessment tool. In addition, they reported that they understood the procedures of DBR and that they would require the support of their system, including co-workers. Overall, scores indicated that the participants perceived DBR as a usable tool for conducting behavior assessments. Results of the preference assessment were analyzed and compared with the previous preference assessment studies. Overall, results were consistent with the previous studies.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology.
General note	Advisor: T Riley-Tillman.
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 5, 2011).
Dissertation note	M.A. East Carolina University 2011.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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