TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - A psychoeducational program to prevent aggressive behavior among Japanese early adolescents
JO  - Health education and behavior
A1  - Ando, Mikayo
A1  - Asakura, Takashi
A1  - Ando, Shinichiro
A1  - Simons-Morton, Bruce G.
SP  - 765
EP  - 776
VL  - 34
IS  - 5
N2  - This study evaluates the impact of a school-based intervention program on aggressive behavior among junior high school students in Japan. One hundred and four seventh-graders were enrolled in the program and completed Time 1, Time 2, and Time 3 surveys. The program was implemented in two classes between Time 1 and Time 2 surveys (the first treatment group) and in two other classes between Time 2 and Time 3 surveys (the delayed treatment group). The program included four weekly lessons related to problem solving, stress management, and communication. The initial intervention group reported a significant increase in appropriate relationships with classmates. Aggressive behavior significantly decreased from Time 1 to Time 3 in both groups and from Time 2 to Time 3 in the delayed treatment group, but no treatment group effect was noted. Additional modification of the program may be needed to achieve decreases in aggressive behavior.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1090-1981
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198106291965
ID  - ref1
ER  -