Brief Report: A Pilot Study of MoBeGo Across Settings

Abstract

Behavior intervention technologies (BITs) are digital tools designed to support behavior change through strategies such as goal-setting, monitoring, feedback, and reinforcement. While BITs have been widely studied in the health and wellness fields, research on their application in education settings is emerging. In this pilot study, we examined the effects of a new, enhanced version of MoBeGo (Monitoring Behavior on the Go) on one fourth-grade grade student’s academic engagement (AE) and disruptive behavior (DB) in both general and special education settings. Using AB single-case designs, the student and two teachers implemented MoBeGo, a BIT that involves teachers assessing students’ behavior, goal-setting, students self-monitoring their own behavior, and feedback. Results indicated improvements in AE and decreases in DB during intervention compared with baseline in both settings, with the greatest improvements in the general education classroom. Teachers and the student rated the social validity of MoBeGo favorably. We discuss key findings, limitations, and future directions in this brief report.

Keywords

ADD ADHD disorders/disabilities behavioral interventions challenging behavior(s)elementary age group

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