Gender Differences in Middle School Adjustment, Physical Fighting, and Social Skills: Evaluation of a Social Competency Program.

Taylor, Catherine A.; Liang, Belle; Tracy, Allison J.; Williams, Linda M.; Seigle, Pamela

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ERIC Number: EJ660606

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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Gender Differences in Middle School Adjustment, Physical Fighting, and Social Skills: Evaluation of a Social Competency Program.

Taylor, Catherine A.; Liang, Belle; Tracy, Allison J.; Williams, Linda M.; Seigle, Pamela

Journal of Primary Prevention, v23 n2 p259-72 Win 2002

Explores the effects of previous exposure to the Reach Out to Schools: Social Competency Program (SCP) on the middle school adjustment of sixth grade students. SCP is designed to teach children social skills to help them to communicate better, solve problems and build stronger relationships. Results show associations between program exposure and student adjustment. (Contains 43 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Problem Solving, Program Effectiveness, Sex Differences, Student Adjustment, Violence

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/64532

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