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Benjamin J. Young, M.S.

Benjamin has a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University Of Phoenix and bachelor's degree in Psychology from Utah State University. He taught Special Ed for 3 years in a Self-Contained classroom for students with emotional and behavior disorder and taught an intervention call for at-risk youth. His responsibilities at BYU-PSBI include managing and coordinating data collection and office technology.

Research Interests

• Adolescent Behavior Disorders
• Positive Psychology
• Research in public schools.

Publications

Caldarella, P., Young, E. L., Richardson, M. J., Young, B. J., & Young, K. R. (2008). Validation of the Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders in Middle and Junior high School. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 16, 105-117.

Marchant, M. R., Anderson, D., Caldarella, P., Fisher, A. K., Young, B. J., & Young, K. R., (2009). School-wide Screening and Programs of Positive Behavior Support: Informing Universal Interventions. Preventing School Failure, 53(3), 133-144.

Nelson, J. A., Young, B. J., Young, E., & Cox, G. (In Press). Utilizing Teacher Written Praise Notes to Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School. Preventing School Failure.

Young, E. L., Sabbah H. Y., Reiser M., Young, B. J., & Richardson, M. J. (In Press). Gender Differences and Similarities in a Screening Process for Emotional and Behavioral Risks in Secondary Schools. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

Presentations

• See his Conference Presentations