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An Analysis of the Importance-Performance Discrepancies in Ethical Issues of the Korean Behavior Analyst Ethics Code
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze the discrepancy between the perceived importance and actual performance of ethical standards for behavior analysts in Korea. Based on the Delphi study conducted in 2023 (Park et al., 2023), an Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) was conducted using the identified items of the ethics code. A total of 50 certified Korean Behavior Analysts (KBA) participated in the survey, rating each ethical item on a five-point Likert scale for both importance and performance. The results revealed that some items demonstrated relatively lower performance compared to their perceived importance, indicating the need for additional training and institutional support. This study provides foundational data for evaluating the practical applicability of ethical codes and offers insights for future educational and policy development to support ethical practice among behavior analysts.