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ERIC Number: EJ1296728
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jun
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-5984
EISSN: EISSN-1554-8279
Effects of Positive Action in Elementary School on Student Behavioral and Social-Emotional Outcomes
Kendra M. Lewis; Stefanie D. Holloway; Niloofar Bavarian; Naida Silverthorn; David L. DuBois; Brian R. Flay; Carl F. Siebert
Elementary School Journal, v121 n4 p635-655 Jun 2021
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.
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Related Records: ED645915
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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