A normal child can work with satisfaction, and he can relax when he is not working. He enjoys play. Behavioral problems in children are common these days. Those are Children throw tantrums, do not listen to their parents, do not pay adequate attention in studies, they do not eat properly, and do not like to take balanced diet.
Objectives · To assess the prevalence of behavioural disorders among children in selected schools, Nellore. · To evaluate the effectiveness of contingency contracting on behavioural disorders among children in selected schools, Nellore. · To associate the effectiveness of contingency contracting on behavioural disorders among children with selected socio demographic variables.
Material and method The present study was conducted by using Quasi Experimental one group pre-test post test design. The children were selected by using non probability- convenience sampling technique.
Results and Discussion The data reveals that pattern of behaviour in pre test, 27 (45%) children had annoying behaviour,33(55%) children had inherent behaviour. In post test, 8(13%) children had annoying behaviour, 32 (53%) children had inherent behaviour and 20 (34%) children had age appropriate behaviour.
Conclusion The results found that the contingency contracting is effective in decreasing behavioral disorders among children.
