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Holtzapple, Carol K. – Journal of Research in Character Education, 2011
Character education programs support the development of positive character traits in children and adults. Effective violence prevention programs improve pro-social competencies and reduce negative behaviors in students by enhancing protective factors (strong bonds with teachers; clear rules of conduct that are consistently enforced) and targeting…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Prevention, Values Education, Personality Traits
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Borbely, Christina J.; Graber, Julia A.; Nichols, Tracy; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Botvin, Gilbert J. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2005
This study used conflict resolution role play vignettes and self-report surveys of 450 New York City 6th graders to examine associations between adolescents' conflict resolution efficacy and social skills. Vignettes covered 3 social contexts, conflict with a peer (disagreement over activities), with a parent (raise in allowance), and with a…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Conflict Resolution, Role Playing, Measurement Techniques