The Effects of Peer-Mediated Check-In/Check-Out on the Social Skills of Socially Neglected Students

Behav Modif. 2016 Jul;40(4):568-88. doi: 10.1177/0145445516643066. Epub 2016 Apr 7.

Abstract

Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) is a moderately effective Tier 2 intervention often used to address attention-maintained problem behaviors in schools. Recent studies on CICO have demonstrated the effectiveness of the intervention when combined with social skills training and when utilizing students' peers as interventionists. Using a concurrent multiple baseline across participants design, the present study evaluated the effectiveness of peer-mediated CICO to target social skills in elementary school students identified as socially neglected using a sociometric classification system. Results, implications for practice, limitations, and future directions are discussed.

Keywords: Check-In/Check-Out; School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports; Tier 2 behavioral interventions; social skills; socially neglected students.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peer Group*
  • Problem Behavior / psychology*
  • Social Skills*