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Effect of School-Based Social Skills Training Program on Peer Relationships: Preliminary Study
Hong-Shik Roh1, Jung-Uk Shin1, Jae-Woo Lee1
1Department of Psychiatry, Bugok National Hospital, Changnyeong, Korea.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a school-based social skills training program on peer relationships in children and adolescents and to assess the plan for effective school-based mental health services.
Methods:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Team of Bugok National Hospital conducted 7-sessioned school-based social skills training for elementary and middle school students (n=90). Changes in peer relationships were evaluated before and after application of the program using a name generator question.
Results:
The social skills training program increased peer relations, indicating significant changes in social network indices.
Conclusion:
The social skills training program positively influenced peer relationships. The school-based social skills training program can be expected to have positive effects on school-based mental health services. Future investigation is needed to validate the long term effects of this program.
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