Evaluation of Social Competence Training in the Schools.

Mannarino, Anthony P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ261145

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Evaluation of Social Competence Training in the Schools.

Mannarino, Anthony P.; And Others

Journal of School Psychology, v20 n1 p11-19 Spr 1982

Describes and evaluates a social competence program for high risk children. Undergraduates used interpersonal problem-solving techniques to work with 32 maladapting first through third graders who were seen on a small group basis. Results indicated that children in the program made significantly greater gains in classroom adjustment. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Group Counseling, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Acceptance, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation, Social Development, Student Adjustment, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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