Date of Award
12-1986
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Jack L. Michael
Second Advisor
Dr. Paul T. Mountjoy
Third Advisor
Dr. Richard Malott
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
In this study, the effects of contingent rewards on attendance behavior of direct care staff in a psychiatric institution were investigated. The intervention consisted of a letter of commendation and an opportunity to win a lottery for the staff exhibiting perfect attendance for a two week pay period. A multiple baseline analysis of three units failed to show significant declines in absenteeism although there were areas of significant improvement.
Recommended Citation
Crawford, Craig A., "Curbing Noncontractual Absences in a Mental Health Setting Through the Application of Contingent Rewards" (1986). Masters Theses. 1297.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1297