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The effect of an aggressive behavior prevention program on kindergarten students
1Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|December 15, 2018
Summary
The Aggressive Behavior Prevention Program (ABPP) effectively reduced aggression in kindergarten students. This school-based intervention shows promise for improving child behavior and supporting nurses
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Aggression is a significant concern in early childhood development.
- Early intervention programs are crucial for addressing aggressive behaviors.
- Social Cognitive Theory provides a framework for understanding and modifying behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Aggressive Behavior Prevention Program (ABPP) in reducing aggression among kindergarten students.
- To investigate the program's impact on overt and relational aggression.
- To assess the program's influence on peer victimization.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was employed.
- The study included 90 kindergarten students, divided into an intervention group (n=45) and a control group (n=45).
- The ABPP was implemented over 12 weeks, involving children and their families, with data collected using validated behavioral scales.
Main Results:
- The ABPP demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in overall aggression levels among kindergarten students (p=0.019).
- No significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups regarding peer victimization.
- The program showed positive effects on reducing overt and relational aggression, though specific p-values are not detailed.
Conclusions:
- The Aggressive Behavior Prevention Program (ABPP) is effective in decreasing aggression in young children.
- School-based nursing interventions can play a vital role in addressing behavioral issues in early childhood.
- This study provides a model for school nurses in Turkey for implementing and researching behavioral interventions.
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