Citation

Stirtzinger R, Campbell L, Green A, DeSouza C, Dawe I. Can. J. Sch. Psychol. 2002; 17(1): 27-46.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/082957350201700104

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This pilot study examines the effects of a school-based multimodal intervention project to assist aggressive students at risk for school drop out and delinquency. School climate, peer-pairing, teacher education and whole class interventions are main clinical strategies which seek to attain a multiple reinforcement model for increased social inclusion, healthy behaviour and social interaction in the at-risk student group.

RESULTS show significant positive effects (p<.01) in participant group with more mature interpersonal negotiation skills, and a trend toward decreased negative peer perceptions, with no change in control group. These changes are felt to be important protective factors aiding the development of friendships and self-esteem. The study emphasizes the need for more sensitive measures of at-risk children's psychological and academic changes and emphasizes the need for longitudinal program intervention and follow-up.

Language: en