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Motivational interviewing for students in school settings: A meta-analysis.

Jenna A Gersib¹, Megan Rojo², Sarah G King³

¹Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, D5300 SZB 5.048H, Austin, TX 78712, USA.

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Summary

Motivational Interviewing (MI) effectively helps students improve behaviors in schools. This meta-analysis of 38 studies confirms MI

Keywords:

Motivational interviewing School mental health meta-analysis

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Psychology
Education
Public Health

Background:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a proven intervention for unhealthy habits.
Its application in school settings with adolescents requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To meta-analyze the efficacy of school-based Motivational Interviewing (MI) for students.
To explore heterogeneity in MI effects using meta-regression.

Main Methods:

A meta-analysis of 38 studies with 207 effect sizes was conducted.
Multivariate models with robust variance estimation were utilized.

Main Results:

School-based MI showed a significant positive effect on student behaviors (g = 0.18).
Interventionist role, target behaviors, and dosage significantly moderated effects.

Conclusions:

Motivational Interviewing is an effective intervention for diverse student behaviors in schools.
Future research should consider identified moderators for optimized MI implementation.