Managing Disruptive Behaviors at School: A Meta-Analysis of Strategies Using Differential Reinforcement for All
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| Title: | Managing Disruptive Behaviors at School: A Meta-Analysis of Strategies Using Differential Reinforcement for All |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Irène Freyssinet (ORCID |
| Source: | Preventing School Failure. 2025 69(3):275-284. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Reinforcement, Elementary School Students, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Classroom Techniques, Prevention, Contingency Management |
| DOI: | 10.1080/1045988X.2025.2449842 |
| ISSN: | 1045-988X 1940-4387 |
| Abstract: | Disruptive behaviors are a source of concern in schools. Differential reinforcement strategies are often recommended to reduce their emergence by withholding access to their reinforcer while reinforcing appropriate behaviors. Differential Reinforcement for All (DR-All) refers to using a differential reinforcement strategy in the same way for all the students in a class, which would be even beneficial if applied consistently throughout the school year. This meta-analysis includes 16 single-case studies conducted in regular primary schools. The results revealed an effect of the DR-All strategy on the reduction of disruptive behaviors. They also showed a large effect size heterogeneity across studies, partly explained by several moderators. DR-All points to an effective way to reduce disruption in regular classroom situations. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1494407 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Disruptive behaviors are a source of concern in schools. Differential reinforcement strategies are often recommended to reduce their emergence by withholding access to their reinforcer while reinforcing appropriate behaviors. Differential Reinforcement for All (DR-All) refers to using a differential reinforcement strategy in the same way for all the students in a class, which would be even beneficial if applied consistently throughout the school year. This meta-analysis includes 16 single-case studies conducted in regular primary schools. The results revealed an effect of the DR-All strategy on the reduction of disruptive behaviors. They also showed a large effect size heterogeneity across studies, partly explained by several moderators. DR-All points to an effective way to reduce disruption in regular classroom situations. |
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| ISSN: | 1045-988X 1940-4387 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/1045988X.2025.2449842 |
