The Gap Between What We Say We Value and What We Reinforce is Where Turnover Lives

The Gap Between What We Say We Value and What We Reinforce is Where Turnover Lives

The Gap Between What We Say We Value and What We Reinforce is Where Turnover LivesDenise Freeman DeCandia, PhD(c), BCBA
Published on: 26/05/2026

This article examines ABA turnover through an OBM lens, showing how staff retention is shaped by the gap between stated values and the supervisory behaviors, reinforcement systems, and daily contingencies people actually experience.

organizational behavior managementOBMABA turnoverRBT retentionABA staff retentionreinforcement systemssupervisory supportsupervisor consistencyABA leadershipbehavioral systemsworkforce developmentturnover intentionstaff trainingclinical qualityABA practice operations
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