ERIC Number: EJ1315059
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0829-5735
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Student and Teacher Evaluation of a School Re-Entry Program Following the Initial COVID-19 Lockdown
Capurso, Michele; Buratta, Livia; Pazzagli, Chiara; Pagano Salmi, Luciana; Casucci, Simone; Finauro, Stefania; Potenza, Cristina; Mazzeschi, Claudia
Canadian Journal of School Psychology, v36 n4 p376-393 Dec 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns regarding millions of children's mental health. For schools, the real challenge has been how to manage the situation in terms of education and development. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate a school re-entry program that supported teachers and students with activities aimed at processing emotions and lockdown experiences in their classrooms. Results show that the program was well perceived and was associated with a consequent reduction in children's state anxiety and negative emotions. We conclude that a school re-entry program can play an important role in fostering resilience and development during a crisis.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Participant Satisfaction, School Closing, Emergency Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Administration, Children, Mental Health, Anxiety, Coping, Emotional Response, Resilience (Psychology), COVID-19, Pandemics, Reentry Students, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Italy
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children; Positive and Negative Affect Schedule
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