Glad class attendance improved, but wow. The infantilization of society continues.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22403467

J Appl Behav Anal. 2012 Spring;45(1):205-10.

Effects of text messaged self-monitoring on class attendance and punctuality of at-risk college student athletes.

Bicard DF, Lott V, Mills J, Bicard S, Baylot-Casey L.

Source

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS.

Abstract

This study examined the effects of text messaging class arrival to an academic counselor on the attendance and punctuality of 4 college student athletes. Each participant had a history of class tardiness and was considered to be at risk for academic failure. Class attendance and punctuality improved for all participants.