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Published on: February 11, 2017
Teaching kids to cope with anger: peer education
Kathryn R Puskar1, Kirsti H Stark, Terri Northcut
1University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. krp12@pitt.edu
Summary
Early peer education programs can help children manage anger, preventing future behavioral issues. The Teaching Kids to Cope with Anger (TKC-A) program utilizes high school peer educators for 4th-8th graders.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Health Promotion
- Educational Interventions
Background:
- Uncontrolled anger in children can escalate to serious behavioral problems in adolescence and adulthood.
- Early intervention through health promotion and anger management is crucial for child development.
- Peer education is a recognized global strategy for youth prevention programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the "Teaching Kids to Cope with Anger" (TKC-A) program.
- To detail a program co-led by high school peer educators for 4th-8th graders.
- To outline a five-module anger management curriculum implemented in an urban summer school setting.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a five-module anger management program.
- Utilizing high school students as peer educators.
- Delivery within an urban school district's summer school enhancement program.
Main Results:
- The TKC-A program was co-led by peer educators.
- The program involved five distinct modules.
- The study focused on 4th-8th grade students.
Conclusions:
- Peer-led anger management programs can be effectively implemented in school settings.
- The TKC-A model provides a framework for early intervention in anger.
- Recommendations for future peer educator implementation are discussed.
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