To better understand behavioral goal set-
ting for K
–
12 students with persistent behavior
problems, we sought to systematically review
the literature in this area. Our goal was to
examine the characteristics of participants and
settings in behavioral goal-setting studies, the
methodology used to examine the effectiveness
of behavioral goal setting, and the specific
components and procedures of behavioral
goal setting and their associated outcomes.
The following research questions were used
to guide this systematic review