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Pilot Study on the Effects of the Teaching Interpersonal Skills Program for Teens Program (PEHIA)
Isabel Serrano-Pintado1, María-Camino Escolar-Llamazares2, Juan Delgado-Sánchez-Mateos3
1Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|February 28, 2022
Summary
The Interpersonal Skills Training Program for Adolescents (PEHIA) effectively improved social skills and reduced anxiety in a pilot study. Further research is recommended for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Social Skills Training
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Social skills are crucial for adolescent development and overall well-being.
- Integrating social skills into formal education is essential for students.
- Adolescence presents unique challenges in developing interpersonal competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Interpersonal Skills Training Program for Adolescents (PEHIA).
- To assess the program's impact on social skills and anxiety levels in adolescents.
- To determine the feasibility of implementing social skills training in educational settings.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study employed a mixed factorial design with 51 adolescents.
- The PEHIA intervention was administered to participants.
- Pre- and post-intervention assessments used the CEDIA and SAS-A questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in overall measures and subscales of both CEDIA and SAS-A.
- The PEHIA demonstrated short-term effectiveness in enhancing social skills.
- Positive changes in assertiveness, interpersonal relationships, and public speaking were noted.
Conclusions:
- The PEHIA program is feasible and shows promising results in reducing adolescent anxiety.
- The intervention positively impacts key areas of social functioning.
- Larger-scale studies are warranted to confirm these findings and explore long-term effects.
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