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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ980643
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8855
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Effects of Text Messaged Self-Monitoring on Class Attendance and Punctuality of At-Risk College Student Athletes
Bicard, David F.; Lott, Valorie; Mills, Jessica; Bicard, Sara; Baylot-Casey, Laura
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v45 n1 p205-210 Spr 2012
This study examined the effects of text messaging class arrival to an academic counselor on the attendance and punctuality of 4 college student athletes. Each participant had a history of class tardiness and was considered to be at risk for academic failure. Class attendance and punctuality improved for all participants. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Attendance, Academic Failure, Athletes, Self Control, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Undergraduate Students, Student Behavior, At Risk Students, Behavior Modification
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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