Examining Contextual Influences on Classroom-Based Implementation of Positive Behavior Support Strategies: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial

Prevention Science

Volumn 16, Issue 8, 2015, Pages 1096-1106

  Pas, Elise T ^a   Waasdorp, Tracy E ^a   Bradshaw, Catherine P ^a  

^a JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Contextual factors; Implementation; Multi level HLM; Positive behavior supports; Randomized controlled trial

Indexed keywords

ADULT; BEHAVIOR CONTROL; CONTROLLED STUDY; COUNSELING; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PROCEDURES; PROGRAM EVALUATION; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; SCHOOL; SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT; YOUNG ADULT;

ADULT; BEHAVIOR CONTROL; COUNSELING; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PROGRAM EVALUATION; SCHOOLS; SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84945478491     PISSN: 13894986     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11121-014-0492-0     Document Type: Article

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