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Cassar S, Salmon J, Timperio A, Powell BJ, Della Gatta J, Ma J, Koorts H. Optimizing intervention dissemination at scale: A qualitative study of multi-sector partner organization experiences. Transl Behav Med 2024:ibae042. [PMID: 39216008 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibae042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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For population-wide impact of interventions, evidence-based programs must be successfully disseminated and adopted at scale. Research-practice partnerships can legitimize programs and support organizational adoption, however, ways of leveraging the contributions of partners during dissemination processes are less clear. TransformUs is a school-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour program, and since 2018, has been disseminated at scale to all primary schools in Victoria, Australia, in partnership with 16 state and national organizations. The study objective was to investigate the experiences of partner organizations disseminating TransformUs within their networks, and factors associated with awareness and adoption of the program in schools, from the perspective of partner organizations. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from 15 (out of 16) partner organizations in 2019 involved in disseminating TransformUs state-wide. An interview guide was informed by the RE-AIM framework. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded anonymously. Data were analysed thematically. Four themes (and 13 sub-themes) were identified: (i) organizational barriers and facilitators to dissemination; (ii) implementation support for partners; (iii) overall research experience; and (iv) dissemination strategy. Partners used multiple dissemination channels to increase adoption, and strong alignment between TransformUs and the partner organization's goals appeared to enable dissemination. Partners outlined several local, regional, and state organizations to partner with, and offered suggestions regarding preferred content and timing of dissemination activities for their networks. Researchers planning research-practice partnerships should proactively consider organizational barriers partners may face during dissemination. Regular communication and feedback on dissemination outcomes may contribute to positive research-practice experiences and allow for tailored dissemination strategies.
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- Samuel Cassar
- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Center for Mental Health Services Research, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Division of Infectious Diseases, John T. Milliken Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Center for Dissemination and Implementation, Institute for Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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Leif ES, Kelenc-Gasior N, Bloomfield BS, Furlonger B, Fox RA. A systematic review of social-validity assessments in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis: 2010-2020. J Appl Behav Anal 2024; 57:542-559. [PMID: 38847455 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.1092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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We conducted a systematic review of studies published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis between 2010 and 2020 to identify reports of social validity. A total of 160 studies (17.60%) published during this time included a measure of social validity. For each study, we extracted data on (a) the dimensions of social validity, (b) the methods used for collecting social-validity data, (c) the respondents, and (d) when social-validity data were collected. Most social-validity assessments measured the acceptability of intervention procedures and outcomes, with fewer evaluating goals. The most common method for collecting social validity data was Likert-type rating scales, followed by non-Likert-type questionnaires. In most studies, the direct recipients of the intervention provided feedback on social validity. Social-validity assessment data were often collected at the conclusion of the study. We provide examples of social-validity measurement methods, discuss their strengths and limitations, and provide recommendations for improving the future collection and reporting of social-validity data.
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- Erin S Leif
- Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Critchfield TS. A peek into the room where it happens: Quantifying ABA's influence on public policy discussions. J Appl Behav Anal 2024; 57:288-303. [PMID: 38247278 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.1056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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To maximize its influence, applied behavior analysis must both create solutions and shape public policy to implement those solutions at scale. From the perspective of data-driven decision making, it is illogical to talk about seeking public policy influence without consulting evidence showing when influence has been achieved. One relevant form of evidence is the attention that behavioral solutions receive in published discussions about policy issues, and here I show how much of this attention has been earned by articles published in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. I also propose using the same kind of data to support finer grained analyses focusing on specific behavior problems, specific types of interventions, and the research programs of individual investigators. Although this is far from a complete account of the influence of applied behavior analysis on policy, it is better to have data than none if the goal is to transform the quest for influence on policy from a matter of speculation and casual discussion into an evidence-based practice.
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Twyman J, Pinkelman S, Kenyon S, Heward WL, Lattal KA, Critchfield TS. Ronnie Detrich (1946-2023): A Versatile Behavior Analyst Who Demanded More of Behavior Analysis and Education. J Appl Behav Anal 2024; 57:32-38. [PMID: 38010633 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.1043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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- Janet Twyman
- blast: A Learning Sciences Company, Cottonwood, AZ, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Gelino BW, Critchfield TS, Reed DD. Measuring the Dissemination Impact of Culturo-Behavioral Science. BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ISSUES 2023; 32:1-27. [PMID: 38625108 PMCID: PMC10014132 DOI: 10.1007/s42822-022-00120-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Culturo-behavior science addresses many of the world's most significant problems and therefore has potential to create world-changing outcomes. Before systems level changes that improve the world can be implemented, however, it is first necessary for the public to know about and take interest in the accomplishments of culturo-behavior science. Measurable evidence that this kind of influence is being achieved is a component of "dissemination impact," an important but often overlooked form of accountability on sciences that target real-world problems. We describe a method for quantifying some aspects of dissemination impact and present data on how much of this impact has been earned by articles published in Behavior and Social Issues. The results provide considerable food for thought about how culturo-behavior science can proceed toward making the strategic pursuit of dissemination impact a component of its evidence-based practices. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42822-022-00120-3.
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- Brett W. Gelino
- University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS USA
- Present Address: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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Meshes E, Kamau LZ, Summers M, Hoppin KB. Climate Change and Six Americas: What Can Behavior Analysts Do? BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ISSUES 2022; 31:497-521. [PMID: 38013766 PMCID: PMC9649001 DOI: 10.1007/s42822-022-00107-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Climate change, directly impacted by human behavior, has been investigated and evaluated across disciplines. The Six Americas was developed as a segmentation tool to communicate effectively with the United States population about climate change (Leiserowitz et al., 2021) across a spectrum from those likely to act in opposition to climate change mitigation strategies to those actively seeking to remediate the climate change effects. Behavior analysts offer unique skills to intervene at the individual level effectively. Behavior analysts will benefit from learning about this conceptual model and its tools, particularly to inform intervention across the spectrum of the Six Americas. This paper will cover a background of the Six Americas and suggestions on how to intervene for these different segments at the individual level, followed by a brief review of the existing effective literature, particularly regarding changing behavior in the food, energy, and transportation sectors. Specifically, behavior analytic interventions will be suggested for a population concerned about climate change who may also be posed for action. Finally, we will provide suggestions to guide behavior analysts to intervene with those disengaged or actively dismissive of the threats posed by climate change.
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- Elizabeth Meshes
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Southern California, 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 USA
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- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Southern California, 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 USA
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Let's Disseminate Effectively: Review of Dardig and Heward's Let's Make a Contract: A Positive Way to Change Your Child's Behavior. Behav Anal Pract 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40617-022-00723-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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ABA from A to Z: Behavior Science Applied to 350 Domains of Socially Significant Behavior. Perspect Behav Sci 2022; 45:327-359. [DOI: 10.1007/s40614-022-00336-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Women in Behavior Analysis: A Review of the Literature. Behav Anal Pract 2021; 15:592-607. [DOI: 10.1007/s40617-021-00642-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Ferguson JL, Cihon JH, Leaf JB, Van Meter SM, McEachin J, Leaf R. Assessment of social validity trends in the journal of applied behavior analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1534771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Autism Partnership Foundation, Seal Beach, CA, USA
- Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, USA
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- Autism Partnership Foundation, Seal Beach, CA, USA
- Institute for Behavioral Studies, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, USA
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- Autism Partnership Foundation, Seal Beach, CA, USA
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