Abstract

HIDALGO SILVA, Julieta et al. PBS-based interventions: a systematic review of experimental and quasi-experimental research. Psicol. caribe [online]. 2023, vol.40, n.1, pp.1-27.  Epub Oct 06, 2023. ISSN 0123-417X.

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a preventive, ecological and inclusive approach based on applied behavior analysis which allows to promote a favorable social culture for the well-being of people, however, few studies evaluate the trends, quality and achievements of interventions based on PBS (IB-PBS) for the benefit of different application settings and populations. Accordingly, a systematic review was carried out following the methodological guidelines of PRISMA statement to offer an overview of trends in research about the effect of IB-PBS. 33 experimental and quasi-experimental research articles published in English on EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Jstor, from 2015 to July 2020. These documents approved an evaluation of quantitative articles checklist designed for this work. The articles were organized using a descriptive frequency analysis. It was identified a predominant research trend in the United States, the frequent use of single case designs and randomized controlled trials, and the use of observation and application of standardized instruments as common evaluation tools. The results suggested the interventions implemented with integrity in school, family and social care settings have favorable effects on the behavior and mental health, well-being and quality of life of studied populations; with satisfactory results of social validity. Some studies limitations of external and internal validity are important challenges for future research.

Keywords : Positive Behavior Support; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; sistematic review.

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