The Behaviorally Based Intervention Approach to Improve Self-Efficacy of Students' with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in Elementary School

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low self-efficacy of elementary school students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that impact on their academic failure. This study aims to describe the behaviorally based intervention approach in improving the self-efficacy of ADHD students in elementary school. This case study involved five students of an elementary school in Cirebon city. The data were gathered via observations, interviews, and documentation and then analyzed using the descriptive qualitative technique. The results showed that the use of a behavior-based intervention approach could enhance the students' self-efficacy in the aspects of academic achievement, adjustment, social relations, and self-assessment. Therefore, the behavior-based intervention approach can be used as an alternative in increasing the self-efficacy of students with ADHD.

Keywords

• behaviorally based intervention approach
• self-efficacy
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.