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Coping strategies are methods people use to manage, tolerate, or reduce the effects of stressors. These strategies involve both behavioral and psychological actions to handle stressful situations. One common approach is problem-focused coping, which aims to change or eliminate the source of stress rather than merely addressing its consequences. This method involves taking direct action to resolve the issue causing stress.
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This study found that the Coping Power program, delivered by teachers, effectively reduced behavioral difficulties in preschoolers. The universal prevention intervention improved social competence and decreased problem behaviors in young children.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Interventions
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Preschoolers with behavioral difficulties face increased risks for negative outcomes.
  • Early intervention is crucial for addressing behavioral challenges in early childhood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an adapted Coping Power program as a universal prevention intervention for preschoolers.
  • To assess the program's efficacy in improving social competence and reducing problem behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 164 preschoolers across ten nursery school classes.
  • Teachers delivered the Coping Power curriculum over six months.
  • Child behavior was assessed using teacher and parent reports (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire).

Main Results:

  • Children in the Coping Power intervention group exhibited lower levels of behavioral difficulties.
  • Both teachers and parents reported significant improvements in the intervention group's behavior.

Conclusions:

  • The preschool version of the Coping Power program shows promising efficacy.
  • The findings support the use of Coping Power as a universal prevention strategy for preschoolers' behavioral challenges.