School-based universal screening for emotional and behavioral risk : prevalence and barriers / by Sara Paxton.

Author/creator Paxton, Sara author.
Other author Kilgus, Stephen P. degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Psychology.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2015.
Description56 pages
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Summary This study examines possible barriers associated with behavior screening implementation in schools. Behavior screenings involve the systematic evaluation of all students to help identify children with possible emotional or behavioral difficulties. Based on previous research, behavior screenings currently are not implemented with high frequency. This affects the long-term behavioral success of children in schools, which may ultimately negatively impact overall life success. By surveying current teachers, school administrators, and school staff on current resource availability and the importance of resources for behavior screenings, this study sought to identify possible barriers to behavior screening implementation. There were no statistical findings between the current use of a behavior screener in the schools and the reported access to specific resources. However, when analyzing the current access with certain demographic characteristics of a school, the overall model was significant, suggesting that while individual barriers may not play a role in the implementation of behavior screeners, the effects of multiple barriers and certain demographic characteristics may prevent successful implementation.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology.
General noteAdvisor: Stephen P. Kilgus.
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed July 30, 2015).
Dissertation noteM.A. East Carolina University 2015.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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