| Summary: | A social work intervention model using behavioral rehearsal, assertiveness training and positive reinforcement was developed to promote safety belt use among young children. An experimental analysis was then conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention package. The sample included 16 children between the ages of 4 1/2 and 8 years of age who were attending a private day school in Tallahassee, Florida. All children who were observed to consistently not use seat belts during a one week pre-experimental period were selected to participate in the study. Subjects were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and a multiple baseline design across groups was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Group data and individual data were collected and reported. === Results showed significant differences for both groups between baseline and treatment conditions which could be attributed to the intervention package. === Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 47-03, Section: A, page: 1061. === Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1986.
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