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