Development and Contributions of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) in Japan

Abstract

Positive behavior support has shifted from a focus on reducing behavior problems to a goal of improving individuals’ quality of life. It has evolved as a framework of support systems for those who provide support for target individuals in school education. The present special issue clarifies and verifies elements of positive behavior support that are considered necessary for Japan, so that research on positive behavior support can move toward establishment of school-wide positive behavior support functions. How will these considerations contribute to school education? By focusing on positive behavior support, these studies functionalize existing school systems and improve school education. This will also bring about an expanding cycle of outcomes by examining school-scale indicators. On the other hand, issues related to the direction and functionalization of content can also be identified.