Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1988-6481
Date Available
4-30-2025
Year of Publication
2025
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education
Faculty
Dr. Amy Spriggs
Faculty
Dr. Justin Lane
Faculty
Dr. Robert Pennington
Abstract
This study presents findings from a multiple probe design that evaluated the effects of social skills training as a method of teaching an increase of good sportsmanship, more particularly compliments of gameplay, for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The research included three U.S. high school students with intellectual disabilities and the data was analyzed across conditions. Following mastery criterion, generalization sessions across contexts were conducted. All participants acquired complimenting behavior through social skills training. However, none of the participants were able to generalize the skill to different contexts. Results and directions for future research regarding generalization in replication and use of technology in reliability data are discussed.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2025.37
Recommended Citation
Wainwright, Madeline K., "YOU’RE ON FIRE: SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING TO INCREASE SPORTSMANSHIP FOR TEENAGERS WITH DISABILITIES" (2025). Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education. 166.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsrc_etds/166
