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Summary
This study shows that a psychological intervention program for adolescents with behavior problems significantly reduced disruptive classroom conduct. The program also improved student engagement and attitudes toward school, demonstrating its feasibility in public high schools.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Behavioral Interventions
Background:
- Adolescents aged 12-14 in public high schools often exhibit behavior problems.
- There is a need for interventions to enhance personal, interpersonal, and learning environments for these students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To improve social, educational, and psychological functioning in adolescents with behavior problems.
- To foster skills such as active listening, mutual respect, emotional awareness, and conflict resolution.
- To create a more stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a psychologically oriented intervention program.
- Inclusion of activities like relaxation sessions, art, future planning, and decision-making groups.
- Collaborative meetings with teachers to address attitudes and student relationships.
Main Results:
- Adolescents demonstrated a reduction in disruptive classroom behavior.
- Increased student participation in class activities was observed.
- A more positive attitude toward school was reported by the participating adolescents.
Conclusions:
- Psychologically oriented intervention programs are a feasible addition to conventional high school curricula.
- The program successfully enhanced students' personal and interpersonal functioning.
- Teachers experienced a revitalization of their attitudes toward troubled students and their profession.