chaney Flashcards
what was the aim of chaneys study?
to investigate wether a “funhaler” cpuld provide positive reinforcement to improve adherance in child asthmatics compared to normal inhalers
what was the research method?
a field experiment
where was it conducted?
in the participants home settings in australia
what measure design was it?
repeated
what method was used to gather data?
self reports filled in by rhe same parent before snd after the study
what was the independent variable?
the type of device used
- a standard volume spacer device (normal inhaler)
- a new device called the funhaler
what was the dependent varibale?
the amoumt of adherance was the amount of adherance to the prescribed medical regime.
how many children were in the sample
32
22 male
10 female
where were the children from?
perth australia
how many years had they have to be asthmatic to be a participant
2
procedure: how were parents contacted to be in the study
by phone
was the purpose of the study fully explained to the parents?
yes
what was obtained from parents before they were interviewed
informed consent
how was informed consent granted
in written form
how did chaney interview the parents
using a questionnaire
