An Exploratory Survey of Latinidad in Behavior Analysis

Latinos make up 18.9% of the U.S. population and constitute a similar proportion of those working in the field of behavior analysis. However, little is known about their cultural values and how individuals approach their work. Because behavior analysts work closely with students and clients, their learning history and cultural values likely influence their behavior as mentors, supervisors, researchers, and clinicians (Beaulieu & Jimenez-Gomez, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 337–356, 2022). The purpose of this project was to survey the demographics, activities, roles, and values of Latino behavior analysts to better understand their cultural background. A Qualtrics survey was shared via social media and professional listservs. Eighty-six individuals completed the survey. We summarize results of the survey and discuss implications for future research and service delivery.