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Effects of Positive Action in Elementary School on Student Behavioral and Social-Emotional Outcomes
- Source :
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Elementary School Journal . Jun 2021 121(4):635-655. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The national conversation about the importance of social-emotional competencies, such as prosocial behaviors, responsible decision-making, and problem-solving, has increased greatly in the last 2 decades. There is, however, less robust evidence for social and emotional learning programs' impact on social and emotional outcomes when implemented in low-income, minority populations. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based, universal program targeting social-emotional skills in late elementary school (grades 3-5) in a low-income, urban, minority population. Data were collected from 930 students over five waves. Growth curve analyses revealed evidence of favorable program effects on positive youth development, emotional health, self-esteem, problem behaviors, health behaviors, environmental climate, and academics. The study provides evidence for universal school-based interventions in low-income, urban, minority contexts in elementary school grades.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0013-5984
- Volume :
- 121
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Elementary School Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1296728
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/714065