A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Token Economy for Behavior Problems among Mild and Moderate Mentally Challenged Children in Selected Special Homes
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 1–6 · Published 21 Sep 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44B32646Abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the Effectiveness of Token Economy on Behavioural Problem among Mentally Challenged Children in a Selected Special homes, Chennai. In this study Pre Experimental (one group pre test- post test) design was adopted. Setting of the study was Matheraiee, special school, valluvargurukullam campus, Chennai. The sample size was 37 and they were selected through Non Probability Purposive Sampling Technique. Behaviour problem was assessed through Conner’s Abbreviated Rating Scale (CARS). After Token Economy Intervention the collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Of the study participants, 48.65% showed severe behavioral problem, 32.43% had moderate and 18.92% had mild behavioral problem. There was no significant similarity between the pre test score and behavirol problems but, the study showed significant relationship between the token economy and behavior of the participants. This study concluded that the Token Economy was effective, attractive, easy to carry, dispense and cost effective therapeutic intervention in reducing the Behavioral Problems among Mentally Challenged Children.
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