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[Effectiveness of the "Verhaltenstraining in der Grundschule" for promoting social competence and reducing behavior
Nandoli von Marées1, Franz Petermann
1Staatliches Schulamt Donaueschingen, Schulpsychologische Beratungstelle, Am Hoptbühl 7, Villingen-Schwenningen. nandoli.marees@ssa-ds.kv.bwl.de
Abstract:
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the school-based prevention program "Verhaltenstraining in der Grundschule" for improving social competencies and reducing behavior problems in third and fourth grade pupils. 23 classes (n = 372) from 12 schools in Bremen and Lower Saxony participated in this quasi-experimental study as intervention or comparison classes. Data were collected prior to training and directly after training was completed, using teacher and child questionnaires. From pre- to posttest, social-emotional problems decreased significantly in intervention classes; further, social behavior improved significantly among part of the intervention group. Gender-specific effects were found for social behavior: Boys improved more during training than girls did. Practical implications and study limitations are discussed.
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