Self-Monitoring and Monetary Reinforcement Increases Rate of Walking in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Physical inactivity is a widespread problem associated with numerous health problems and many individuals with intellectual disabilities are physically inactive. This study used an ABAB design to evaluate a session-based self-monitoring and monetary reinforcement intervention for increasing walking...

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Published in:Journal of developmental and physical disabilities 2019-04, Vol.31 (2), p.189-203
Main Authors: Valbuena, Diego, Miltenberger, Raymond, Livingston, Cynthia, Slattery, Lindsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Child and School Psychology
Fidelity
Health problems
Inactive
Intellectual disabilities
Intervention
Original Article
Pediatrics
People with disabilities
Physical activity
Psychology
Public Health
Reinforcement
Selfmonitoring
Walking
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Summary:Physical inactivity is a widespread problem associated with numerous health problems and many individuals with intellectual disabilities are physically inactive. This study used an ABAB design to evaluate a session-based self-monitoring and monetary reinforcement intervention for increasing walking by adults with intellectual disabilities at a worksite. The intervention resulted in a noticeable increase in the rate of walking for all five participants, with consistent increases for four participants. This study also evaluated if staff could correctly implement the intervention. The staff member implemented the treatment with high fidelity, and the higher rates of walking observed when the researchers implemented the intervention were maintained when staff implemented the intervention. The participants and the staff member rated the intervention as effective and acceptable.
ISSN:1056-263X
1573-3580
DOI:10.1007/s10882-018-9627-8