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ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2026

Parental Knowledge, Acceptability, and Involvement in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Tariq N Al-Dwaikat, Rahmeh Ahmad ALMomani, Haitham Khatatbeh, Nada Alqarawi, Suliman S Alothaim, Amira Mohammed Ali, Ibrahim Alasqah

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Tariq N Al-DwaikatCommunity and Mental Health Nursing Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Nursing, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Rahmeh Ahmad ALMomaniCommunity and Mental Health Nursing Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Nursing, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Haitham KhatatbehClinical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Yarmouk University, Irbid, 21163, Jordan.
Nada AlqarawiDepartment of Community, Psychiatric, and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia.
Suliman S AlothaimDepartment of Special Education, College of Education, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia.
Amira Mohammed AliDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Smouha, Alexandria, 21527, Egypt.
Ibrahim AlasqahDepartment of Community, Psychiatric, and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-0316-1374

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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate parental knowledge, acceptability, and involvement in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Jordan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 157 parents of children with ASD who had been exposed to ABA. Data were collected using self-administered paper-based and online questionnaires, which included demographic characteristics and instruments measuring parental knowledge, involvement, and treatment acceptability. Results: The majority of participants were mothers (73.5%). A significant proportion of participants' children exhibited problematic behaviors, with aggression being the most common issue (34.3%). Parental acceptability of ABA was generally high, with 96.4% reporting moderate to high acceptance. The study also found a positive correlation between ABA knowledge, acceptability, and parental involvement in ABA programs. Conclusion: Enhancing parents' knowledge of autism and ABA is crucial for effective treatment. To increase parental acceptance and involvement in their child's ABA, practitioners should implement educational programs that provide parents with a deeper understanding of ABA principles and their practical benefits.

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acceptabilityapplied behavior analysisautismchildinvolvementknowledge

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