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Training community‐based, asian‐american mental health personnel in behavior modification
Author(s) -
Stumphauzer Jerome S.,
Davis Lynda C.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(198307)11:3<253::aid-jcop2290110309>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - mental health , training (meteorology) , psychology , asian americans , population , relevance (law) , medicine , nursing , clinical psychology , gerontology , ethnic group , psychiatry , environmental health , physics , sociology , meteorology , anthropology , political science , law
Sixteen Asian‐American and Pacific Island mental health professionals received 10 weekly, 2‐hour training sessions on behavior modification and its application, in particular, to Asian‐American clients. A three‐fold assessment of the training results revealed: a) a significant increase in knowledge of behavior modification principles, b) a significant increase in ability to accomplish a behavioral analysis and behavioral treatment plan, and c) a significant increase in one of three attitudes toward behavior modification: oriented activity. In general, the training was rated highly and, perhaps more importantly, was viewed as having relevance for this particular minority population which often underutilizes mental health services. The training model and needs for further consultation and supervision were discussed.