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Kaye, Amy J.; Pejic, Vanja; Moffa, Kathryn; Jordan, Molly; Dennery, Kristine M.; DeMaso, David R. – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
The objective of this study was to evaluate an innovative model for providing high quality professional development workshops (PDWs) in the context of a Learning Collaborative (LC) based intervention to build the capacities of school professionals to promote the social, emotional, and behavioral health of students. Eleven PDWs totaling 27.5 h were…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Workshops, Social Development, Emotional Development
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Martin, Francien; van Rijn, Sophie; Bierman, Marit; Swaab, Hanna – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) is associated with problems in social interaction and behavioral adaptation. Sixteen adolescents and adult men with 47,XXY enrolled in a pilot-study evaluating the effectiveness of Social Management Training (SMT), a novel neurocognitive-behavioral treatment program targeted at improving social, emotional, and…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Adolescents, Adults, Males
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Nolan, Amy; Hannah, Elizabeth F. S.; Lakin, Elizabeth; Topping, Keith J. – Educational & Child Psychology, 2021
Aims: This systematic analysis aims to address the research question -- do whole-school nurturing approaches show any impact in the short or long term on (1) emotional/behavioural, (2) cognitive/educational or (3) teacher/school variables? Rationale: Trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences can have long-term consequences though causing problems in…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Program Effectiveness, Trauma, Environmental Influences
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McMullen, John; Eaton, Patricia – Pastoral Care in Education, 2021
The evaluation of psychosocial interventions in low income countries requires focus on cultural appropriateness, implementation, and the experiences of participants. This nested qualitative study follows a previous controlled trial that reported positive outcomes for students participating in the Living Well life skills intervention. The current…
Descriptors: School Activities, Daily Living Skills, Skill Development, Intervention
Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, 2019
In this study, the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy sought to uncover the ways in which Massachusetts schools and districts support students' behavioral health needs. This study was guided by the following research questions: (1) What are districts doing to integrate social, emotional and behavioral health supports? (2) What are…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Social Development, Emotional Development, Behavior Development
McCombs, Jennifer Sloan; Augustine, Catherine H.; Pane, John F.; Schweig, Jonathan – RAND Corporation, 2020
The National Summer Learning Project (NSLP) examined the implementation and effectiveness of voluntary summer learning programs developed by five school districts--Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Duval County, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Rochester, New York--and their local community partners. The study spanned three phases. The…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Achievement Gains
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Vincent, Kerry – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2017
This article presents the results of a small-scale research project that aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a part-time nurture group recently established in one primary school. Qualitative interviews were used to gather staff, pupil and parental perceptions about the nurture group. These focused not only on what difference the nurture group…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Group Activities, Intervention
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Minne, Elizabeth Portman; Semrud-Clikeman, Margaret – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
The key features of Asperger Syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA) include marked and sustained impairment in social interactions. A multi-session, small group program was developed to increase social perception based on the assumption perceptual or interpretive problems underlying these social difficulties. Additionally, the group…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Children
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Sklad, Marcin; Diekstra, Rene; De Ritter, Monique; Ben, Jehonathan; Gravesteijn, Carolien – Psychology in the Schools, 2012
To answer the question of whether teaching social and emotional skills to foster social-emotional development can help schools extend their role beyond the transfer of knowledge, the authors conducted a meta-analytical review of 75 recently published studies that reported the effects of universal, school-based social, emotional, and/or behavioral…
Descriptors: School Role, Social Development, Emotional Development, Behavior Development