Table 3.
Survey and mixed-methods studies
| Citation | Number/Description of Respondents | Inclusion Criteria | Research Questions and Aims | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published (all survey studies) | ||||
| Bayley et al. (2022) | 39 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, and BCaBAs | Hold a BACB credential and practice/live in Australia | Identify who provided and describe models of supervision of BCBAs in Australia | 29 respondents were currently providing supervision, and supervision practices included "on the job" and external supervision both in-person and virtually |
| Conners et al. (2019) | 575 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, and BCaBAs | Not mentioned | Diversity issues in graduate training programs | Training programs lack in cultural competency |
| DiGenarro Reed & Henley (2015) | 382 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, BCaBAs, and trainees | Complete 30% | Pre-service training | Slight majority of respondents received training before independent work |
| Dounavi et al. (2019) | 92 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, and BCaBAs | Complete one section | Correlation between work demand and burnout | High work demands were positively correlated with burnout and low job satisfaction |
| Ford (2020) | 125 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, and BCaBAs | Complete 40% | Supervision practices and clinicians' overall satisfaction | Results revealed 20 key supervision components and 19 supervision satisfaction components |
| Hajiaghamohseni et al. (2021) | 315 BCBAs and BCBA-Ds | Complete 100% | Use of recommended supervision practices | There is wide variability in how often individuals engage in recommended supervision practices |
| LeBlanc, Taylor et al. (2020) | 225 BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, and BCaBAs | All respondents included | Compassion, empathy, and caregiver relationships | Training programs are not explicitly teaching skills in the area of compassion, empathy, and building therapeutic relationships with caregivers |
| Sellers et al. (2019) | 284 BCBAs and BCBA-Ds | Complete 100% | Areas of improvement for supervision | Supervisors implement a variety of practices associated with high-quality supervision |
| Simmons et al. (2021) | 94 Trainees | Not mentioned | Experiences with virtual supervision | BCBAs can provide virtual supervision that is acceptable and feasible |
| Unpublished (all mixed-methods studies) | ||||
| Garza (2020) | Faculty members of university training system, BCBAs, BCBA-Ds, trainees | N/A | Identifying systems disconnects in a university practicum | 21 disconnects were identified in the university-based practicum site |
BCBA board certified behavior analyst, BCBA-D doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst, BCaBA board certified assistant behavior analyst, BACB Behavior Analyst Certification Board, N/A = not applicable.