ERIC Number: EJ916213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
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Results of the "Aprender a Convivir" Program for Development of Social Competence and Prevention of Antisocial Behavior in Four-Year-Old Children
Benitez, Juan L.; Fernandez, Maria; Justicia, Fernando; Fernandez, Eduardo; Justicia, Ana
School Psychology International, v32 n1 p3-19 Feb 2011
The present study is the result of implementing an antisocial behavior prevention program in preschool education. The intervention goal was to prevent the emergence of antisocial behaviors through developing social competence in the participants. The program, called "Aprender a Convivir", is divided into four modules by topic: rules and rule-following, emotions and feelings, communication skills, and helping and cooperation skills. The intervention was carried out during the academic year 2007-2008. The sample was composed of four-year-old pupils (n = 147) divided between a control group (n = 69) and an experimental group (n = 78). Results were obtained by administering the Child Behavior Checklist-Teacher Report Form (CBCL-TRF) and the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS) for teachers and parents. Results show a noteworthy reduction in antisocial behaviors and a substantial improvement in social competence among experimental group members. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Check Lists, Intervention, Antisocial Behavior, Preschool Education, Prevention, Child Behavior, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Measures (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales; Child Behavior Checklist
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