Guinness Kendra E, Atkinson Ryan S, Feil Edward G
Oregon Research Institute, 3800 Sports Way, Springfield, OR 97477 USA.
Department of Behavior Analysis, Simmons University, Boston, MA USA.
Behav Anal Pract. 2024 Jan 2;17(3):870-879. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00899-6. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Evaluating social validity of interventions is paramount to the applied dimension of applied behavior analysis, but in research contexts, social validity is frequently assessed only after an intervention has concluded. The present study sought to evaluate the social validity of a proposed intervention prior to intervention development through qualitative analysis of interviews with stakeholders. We interviewed ten caregivers of children with autism about their experiences and challenges engaging in play with their children. We also solicited their opinions on the proposed components of the intervention, including (1) video models; (2) smart speaker prompts; and (3) feedback and coaching via video chat. Qualitative analysis of the interview transcripts revealed several domains related to caregivers' experiences, including challenges with social communication, openness to learning skills, and desires to build connections with one's child. Opinions about the proposed intervention components were largely positive, citing the convenience of using technology to access the mostly asynchronous intervention. Some participants expressed hesitation or discomfort surrounding feedback and coaching via video chat. Participants made several helpful suggestions regarding the content and features of the intervention. We discuss our findings in the context of an interactive social validation process.
评估干预措施的社会效度对于应用行为分析的应用维度至关重要，但在研究背景下，社会效度通常仅在干预措施结束后才进行评估。本研究旨在通过对利益相关者访谈的定性分析，在干预措施开发之前评估拟议干预措施的社会效度。我们采访了十位自闭症儿童的照顾者，了解他们与孩子玩耍的经历和挑战。我们还征求了他们对拟议干预措施组成部分的意见，包括：（1）视频示范；（2）智能扬声器提示；以及（3）通过视频聊天提供反馈和指导。对访谈记录的定性分析揭示了与照顾者经历相关的几个领域，包括社交沟通方面的挑战、对学习技能的接受度以及与孩子建立联系的愿望。对拟议干预措施组成部分的意见大多是积极的，提到使用技术来进行大多为异步的干预很方便。一些参与者对通过视频聊天提供反馈和指导表示犹豫或不适。参与者就干预措施的内容和功能提出了一些有益的建议。我们在交互式社会验证过程的背景下讨论我们的研究结果。
