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Behavioral Contagion and Manageability

Learning Disability and Regular Education Teachers' Perspectives

Stephen P. Safran is currently an associate professor, School of Curriculum and Instruction, at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. He received his PhD in special education from the University of Virginia. His current area of research interest focuses on how teachers' perceptions of problem behaviors influence service delivery in special education.

Joan S. Safran

Joan S. Safran PhD, is currently an adjunct assistant professor, School of Curriculum and Instruction, at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. She received her PhD from the University of Virginia. Her current interests include families and parents of persons with disabilities. Address: Stephen P. Safran, College of Education, School of Curriculum and Instruction, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701.

Forty-four regular and 39 LD teachers completed the Behavior Manageability and Behavioral Contagion Scales to determine (1) whether teacher group differences in manageability and contagion were present, and (2) which specific behaviors were viewed as most contagious and least manageable. Statistical analyses indicated no significant group differences on either dependent measure. However, socially withdrawn behavior was rated concurrently as most difficult to manage and as least contagious. The more acting-out behaviors (negative aggressive, poor peer cooperation) were, as expected, viewed as most disruptive to other students (contagious). Implications for working with LD students who exhibit problem behaviors in both regular and special class settings are discussed.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 20, No. 7, 439-440 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948702000713


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