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Social skills training with young adolescents
1Psychology Department, Peterborough District Hospital, Thorpe Road, PE3 6DA, Peterborough, UK.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|November 26, 2013
Summary
Group social skills training in schools significantly improved social skills for young adolescents. School staff involvement in selection and treatment enhanced intervention effectiveness, showing lasting positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Young adolescents with social skills difficulties often face challenges in academic and social settings.
- Early intervention is crucial for addressing social skills deficits during developmental stages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of group social skills training for adolescents with social difficulties.
- To assess the impact of school-based interventions involving school staff.
Main Methods:
- A group social skills training intervention was implemented in a secondary school curriculum.
- Nine treated subjects were compared to nine untreated control subjects.
- Data were collected pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at follow-up using three measures.
Main Results:
- Treated subjects showed significant improvement on two of the three measures.
- Untreated subjects did not demonstrate significant improvement.
- The school setting and staff involvement appeared to facilitate positive outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Group social skills training delivered within a school setting, with staff involvement, is an effective intervention for adolescents with social skills difficulties.
- The positive results suggest the utility of integrating such programs into school curricula for targeted support.
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