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MindMasters 2: A 3-Month Pilot Study Evaluating Grade 3 Children's Social and Emotional Skills
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Canadian Journal of School Psychology . Jun 2020 35(2):123-138. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the preliminary effects of a curriculum resource on elementary school children's social and emotional skills. In total, 98 Grade 3 children were randomly allocated to either a control or experimental group and evaluated before and after a 3-month implementation period. Experimental group showed improved prosocial behaviors (p < 0.01), concern for others (p = 0.02), and emotional skills (p < 0.01) over time, as well as improved relaxation levels (p < 0.01) after partaking in relaxation activities. Compared with the control group, experimental group's emotional skills were significantly higher at posttest (p < 0.01). No significant differences were observed for children's self-perceptions (p > 0.05). Results from this study indicate that the curriculum resource may facilitate the development of children's social and emotional skills. A future definitive randomized-controlled trial should strive for a longer implementation period in response to small effect sizes, taking into account target population, sample size, and persistence of effects over the life span and in different environmental contexts.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0829-5735
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of School Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1253234
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0829573519827209