Effects of text messaged self-monitoring on class attendance and punctuality of at-risk college student athletes.

David F. Bicard, Valorie Lott, Jessica Mills, Sara Bicard, & Laura Baylot-Casey (2012). Effects of text messaged self-monitoring on class attendance and punctuality of at-risk college student athletes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 205-210.

This study examined the effects of text messaging class arrival to an academic counselor on the attendance and punctuality of 4 college student athletes. Each participant had a history of class tardiness and was considered to be at risk for academic failure. Class attendance and punctuality improved for all participants.

Key words: academic interventions, athletic academic services, at-risk college student athletes, self monitoring, text messaging