Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
Faculty/School
Faculty of Science
First Advisor
Sid Hellyer
Advisor Role
Thesis Committee Member
Second Advisor
Mary Kay Lane
Advisor Role
Thesis Committee Member
Third Advisor
Robert St. Claire-Smith
Advisor Role
Thesis Committee Member
Abstract
The present study examined the relation between social climate/staff attitude variables and disruptive behaviours within a school, a day-treatment service and three residences located in a centre for emotionally disturbed children. Ten categories of disruptive behaviour were recorded in three settings for ten weeks (five weeks in two settings). Data analysis revealed that the settings different significantly in acting-out indicidence. A series of discriminant analyses indicated that what might be referred to as a “traditional” approach best discriminated the settings. Social climate variables were found to be a major component of the discriminating functions.
Recommended Citation
Belicki, Denis Andrew, "The Relation Between Environmental Factors and Acting-Out Behaviours of Youth in a Treatment Centre" (1979). Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive). 1401.
https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1401
Convocation Year
1979