Chaney Flashcards
What was the aim of Chaney’s research?
To test whether positive reinforcement via the Funhaler would increase medical compliance compared to the normal inhaler
What was the research method?
Field experiment
What were the IV and DV?
IV- The use of either the Funhaler or conventional spacer
DV- The compliance rates
What was the sample in Chaney’s research?
32 children, 22 males and 10 females
What was the sampling technique?
Random sample of asthmatic children prescribed spacer-induced drugs.
Where did the study take place?
The participants homes
How long was the procedure?
It took place over two weeks
What did the parent fill in after giving informed consent?
A closed, structured questionnaire about their child’s use of their current asthma device
What made the funhaler different to a normal spacer?
The funhaler had things like Whistles and spinning discs attached that encouraged deep breathing
What form of operant conditioning is the funhaler?
Self-reinforcement
What did the parent’s fill in after the two weeks?
A matched item questionnaire
What percentage of parents were said to have medicated their child with a normal spacer the day before compared to the funhaler?
59% compared to 81%
What percentage of children took four or more puffs on the inhaler compared to the funhaler?
50% compared to 80%
What percentage of children enjoyed the funhaler compared to the normal inhaler?
68% compared to 10%
What did Chaney generally conclude?
That the funhaler did increase compliance rates in young asthmatics
