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Direct linkSebastian Binyamin Skalski-Bednarz – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
While there have been significant advances in the treatment of conduct disorder (CD), there is still a need to seek and develop therapeutic solutions that can overcome the poor long-term prognosis. In this evidence-based research, we evaluated the effect of immediate REACH Forgiveness training on the severity of aggressiveness among adolescents…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Aggression, Intervention
McDonald, Ian; Nanni, Alexander – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers had raised concerns about the mental health of youth worldwide. One response has been the development of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) designed to enhance well-being. This study, conducted at a Thai university, investigated the impact of an online positive psychology course…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Intervention, College Students, Positive Attitudes
Gilham, Chris; Green, Morris; Neville-MacLean, Sherry; Bakody, Natalie; Ternoway, Heather; Smith, Derek; Augusta-Scott, Tod – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
We describe "GuysWork," a school-based healthy living program for adolescent boys, and share results from a pilot evaluation in Nova Scotia, Canada, during COVID-19. The "team" hypothesized the program would reduce loneliness, perceived stress, and adherence to key traditional male gender role norms postprogram. A longitudinal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Promotion, Adolescents, Males
Cerutti, Rita; Spensieri, Valentina; Amendola, Simone; Biuso, Giuseppe Stefano; Renzi, Alessia; Tambelli, Renata – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new stressors on university students, with a negative impact on their mental health and well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of a brief psychodynamically oriented intervention on general functioning by investigating changes in symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Stress Variables, College Students
Liang, Christopher T. H.; Gutekunst, Malaïka H. C.; Liu, Lian; Rosenberger, Teresa; Kohler, Brooke A. – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
Teaching youth how to self-regulate is a focus of a trauma-informed school approach. Peace Spaces, including Peace Corners and Peace Rooms, are a trauma-informed intervention used to teach self-regulation skills to students. The current study used a Consensual Qualitative Research design to identify and describe the thoughts, concerns, and…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Urban Schools, Intervention, Trauma Informed Approach
Feindler, Eva L.; Engel, Emily C. – Psychology in the Schools, 2011
The development, implementation, and evaluation of anger management programs have proliferated over the past decade. The programs aim to moderate the intensity, frequency, and severity of anger expression, and facilitate alternative nonaggressive responses to conflict and frustration. Cognitive-behavioral theory highlights cognitive processes such…
Descriptors: Intervention, Aggression, Program Effectiveness, Conflict Resolution
Gray, Wendy N.; Kahhan, Nicole A.; Janicke, David M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Childhood obesity is associated with a variety of medical and psychosocial consequences. Children who are obese are at an increased risk of being victims of weight-based stigmatization by their peers. Negative views toward obese individuals may be expressed through children's friendship selections and expressed levels of overt (e.g., pushing,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Adolescents, Victims of Crime, Literature Reviews
Twemlow, Stuart W.; Biggs, Bridget K.; Nelson, Timothy D.; Vernberg, Eric M.; Fonagy, Peter; Twemlow, Stephen W. – Psychology in the Schools, 2008
This study evaluated the Gentle Warrior Program, a traditional martial arts-based intervention to reduce aggression in children, as it was implemented in three elementary schools. The sample consisted of 254 children in grades 3, 4, and 5 who participated in the Gentle Warrior Program as part of a larger school violence intervention. Results…
Descriptors: Intervention, Elementary Schools, Violence, Bullying
Gilman, Rich; Meyers, Joel; Perez, Laura – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
One factor that contributes to adolescent positive mental health is active engagement. Engagement is defined as any activity that is initiated to attain an outcome. In general, two forms of activities exist that correspond with engagement: solitary, non-structured, and non-cooperative pursuits, often without adult supervision (e.g., playing video…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Self Esteem, Learning Activities, School Psychologists
