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Initial impact of the Fast Track prevention trial for conduct problems: II. Classroom effects. Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of the universal component of the Fast Track prevention model: the PATHS (Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies) curriculum and teacher consultation. This randomized clinical trial involved 198 intervention and 180 comparison classrooms from neighborhoods with greater than average crime in 4 U.S. locations. In the intervention schools, Grade 1 teachers delivered a 57-lesson social competence intervention focused on self-control, emotional awareness, peer relations, and problem solving. Findings indicated significant effects on peer ratings of aggression and hyperactive-disruptive behavior and observer ratings of classroom atmosphere. Quality of implementation predicted variation in assessments of classroom functioning. The results are discussed in terms of both the efficacy of universal, school-based prevention models and the need to examine comprehensive, multiyear programs.

Source: PubMed

Language: English

Topic: Early Childhood Education and Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Awards: MULTISITE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT CONDUCT PROBLEMS, Multi-site Prevention of Adolescent Conduct Problems, PREVENTION RESEARCH WITH AGGRESSIVE, REJECTED CHILDREN, MULTISITE PREVENTION OF CONDUCT PROBLEMS, MULTISITE PREVENTION OF CONDUCT DISORDER, RISK &PREVENTION OF CHILD DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DISORDERS, MULTISITE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT PROBLEM BEHAVIORS

OpenAlex ID: W4301248736

FWCI: 18.37

Cites: 16

Cited by: 104

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