How to Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and The Five Love Languages to Strengthen Relationships

The EveryDay ABA Podcast

🎙️ Want to build stronger connections this Valentine’s Day? Join hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittany as they explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and The Five Love Languages can enhance romantic, platonic, and business relationships. In this episode, we’ll discuss Valentine's Day as we break down reinforcement, preference assessments, and goal-setting- all through a behavioral lens! This trio combines humor, science, and practical advice to help you strengthen your relationships this Valentine’s Day and beyond!

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What You’ll Learn

• How reinforcement strengthens romantic and platonic relationships
• The Five Love Languages from a behavioral science perspective
• Step-by-step guide to conducting a preference assessment for relationships
• How to plan Valentine’s Day activities using behavior analysis
• Using ABA strategies for self-love, friendships, and relationship success

Key ABA Strategies Discussed:

• Reinforcement and preference assessments for love and relationships
• Task analysis for planning a meaningful Valentine’s Day
• Behaviorally aligned goal-setting for couples and individuals
• Self-monitoring and reflection for relationship growth

Learning Objectives for CEUs:

1. Participants will identify how reinforcement applies to interpersonal relationships.
2. Participants will be able to explain the behavioral interpretation of The Five Love Languages.
3. Participants will learn how to conduct a preference assessment to identify meaningful reinforcers in their personal relationships.

References:

• Agus, M., Puddu, L., & Raffagnino, R. (2021). Exploring the similarity of partners’ love styles and their relationships with marital satisfaction: A dyadic approach. Sage Open, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211040785
• Chapman, G. D. (2015). The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Northfield Publishing. https://mavely.app.link/e/G7F8oe7icQb
• Impett, E. A., Park, H. G., & Muise, A. (2024). Popular psychology through a scientific lens: Evaluating love languages from a relationship science perspective. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 33(2), 87–92. https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214231217663
• Karandashev, V. (2015). A cultural perspective on romantic love. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 5(4), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1135
• Rosales, R. (2019, February 11). The language of romantic love. Science of ABA. Retrieved from https://science.abainternational.org/2019/02/11/the-language-of-romantic-love/

Stay tuned for the next episode, where we explore how the principles of applied behavior analysis can make your everyday life more manageable and meaningful!