Evaluation of a group-based social skills training for children with problem behavior

Vugt, E.S. van; Deković, Maja; Prinzie, Peter; Stams, Geert Jan; Asscher, Jessica J.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.09.022

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“…The second finding of the study was that social competence training reduced the tendency towards violence in the subjects. This result is in agreement with the results of Van Vugt et al (2013), Matson et al (2009), Kõiv (2012), and DeWall et al (2011) who indicated the use of social skills training, managing emotions and having positive relationships with peers as protective factors against behavioral problems, especially aggression [35][36][37][38].…”

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Effect of Social Competence Training on Tendency Towards High-Risk Behaviors in Male Adolescents Living in Welfare Boarding Centers

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Objective High-risk behaviors are seriously threatening health and wellbeing, and increasing the likelihood of physical, psychological, and social consequences. High-risk behaviors, such as tobacco use, drug abuse, alcohol use, or malicious behaviors can endanger the health and wellbeing of adolescents and hinder their success and future growth. Today, the prevalence of high-risk behaviors among adolescents has become one of the most important concerns in society and despite the provisions made in recent years, its rate has increased. One of the vulnerable groups is orphaned/abandoned adolescents who face various social and psychological problems during their stay in welfare bearding centers that requires special skills to deal with. This study aimed to investigate the effect of social competence training on the tendency towards high-risk behaviors in male adolescents living in welfare boarding centers. Materials & Methods This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design. The study population included all male adolescents aged 12-18 years living in welfare boarding centers located in Sabzevar and Mashhad cities in Iran. For sampling, 15 adolescents were selected from a boarding center in Sabzevar City by census method and assigned to the experimental group, and 15 from a boarding center in Mashhad City selected randomly and assigned as controls. The experimental group received social competence training program in twelve 60-min sessions, while the control group received only two 8-hour first aid training. Iranian Adolescents Risk-Taking Scale (IARS) and a demographic form were used to collect data before and after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed by Multivariate Covariance Analysis (MANOVA) in SPSS V. 22. Results The mean IARS scores in the experimental group decreased from 93.9 to 86.81 after the intervention, and the t test results indicated a significant difference between the mean scores before and after the intervention (t=2.97, P=0.010). The MANCOVA results revealed a significant difference between the mean overall score of IARS (F=24.08, P<0.001), and between the mean scores of IARS dimensions (tendency towards dangerous driving, violence, smoking, drug abuse, alcohol use, sexual activity and behavior, and relationship with the opposite gender) in the experimental and control groups after the intervention (P<0.001). Based on Eta squared values, 47.1% of changes in the tendency towards high-risk behaviors in subjects can be explained by the social competence training program. Therefore, social competence training had a positive effect on reducing the tendency towards risky behaviors among male adolescents living in welfare boarding centers. Conclusion The social competence training program could improve the skills and adaptive capacity of orphaned/abandoned adolescents in different situations to deal with their problems. Therefore, it is recommended that social competence training programs be provided for male adolescents living in boarding schools to effectively increas...

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Effect of Social Competence Training on Tendency Towards High-Risk Behaviors in Male Adolescents Living in Welfare Boarding Centers

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“…Research found that anger management has a positive effect on the prevention of offender behavior [ 9 ]. In fact, benefitting from anger management skills led to an increase in individuals’ adjustment ability as well as psychological capability [ 10 ]. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a method used for treating a large number of mental disorders.…”

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Anger management in substance abuse based on cognitive behavioral therapy: an interventional study

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BackgroundAnger and aggression have been developing notably in societies, especially among patients depending on substance abuse. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of anger management based on group education among patients depending on substances according to Patrick Reilly’s cognitive behavioral approach.MethodsIn a quasi- experimental study, all patients who met the inclusion criteria were evaluated regarding their aggression level. The participants were assigned to 12 educational sessions based on group therapy and Patrick-Reilly’s anger management by focusing on using a combination of cognitive intervention, relaxation, and communication skills. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 16.ResultsThe findings showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding aggression level after the intervention (p = 0.001). No significant relationship was observed between aggression level and demographic variables (p > 0.05).ConclusionThe intervention of this study can be used for establishing self-management and decreasing anger among patients depending on substances. They can also be used as a therapeutic program in addition to pharmacotherapy.Trial registration IRCT2016102030398N1.

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“…Van et al (2012) investigated the impact of social skills training programs for children aged 7 to 13 years on emotional and behavioral problems. The results showed that social skills training caused positive changes in children's emotional and behavioral problems [34]. Chen (2006) and Spence's (2003) study on students at risk of behavioral and emotional disturbances indicated that social skills training, which included modeling, feedback, and encouragement in case of proper performance and role-plays, led to an increase in their social adequacy [35,36].…”

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Emotional and behavioral problems of 9–18-year-old girls and its relationship to menarche age

Tayebi

Yektatalab

Akbarzadeh

2020

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Adolescence is associated with rapid changes in behavioral patterns which affect the functioning of the person in adulthood. The purpose of this research was to study the emotional and behavioral problems of 9–18-year-old girls and their relationship to menarche age. This cross-sectional study was done on girls aged 9–18 years old in Shiraz city. A cluster sampling method was used to select about 2000 students in 2015. Then, a questionnaire including demographic characteristics and strengths and difficulties (SDQ) was completed for each of them. The SPSS software was used to analyze the collected data via descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results Among the 2000 tested samples, the highest mean and standard deviation (4.2 ± 2.25) were related to emotional symptoms. Most of them (960 individuals = 48%) scored abnormally. The mean and standard deviation was 15.61 ± 5.89, and the highest value was 33. The highest mean and standard deviation (16.69 ± 5.4) ranged from 17 to 18 years old in 289 subjects. There was a significant relationship between the age of menarche and emotional and behavioral problems (p = 0.001). Most individuals (638 subjects) (46%) had abnormal emotional and behavioral problems in the menarche age of 11–12 years old. Conclusion Emotional symptoms were the most common emotional-behavioral problems of adolescents. There was a significant relationship between the menarche age and emotional and behavioral problems. It is necessary to be familiar with the problems of adolescent girls during adolescence and the way to deal with their problems.

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Evaluation of a group-based social skills training for children with problem behavior

Cited by 14 publications

References 24 publications

Effect of Social Competence Training on Tendency Towards High-Risk Behaviors in Male Adolescents Living in Welfare Boarding Centers

Effect of Social Competence Training on Tendency Towards High-Risk Behaviors in Male Adolescents Living in Welfare Boarding Centers

Anger management in substance abuse based on cognitive behavioral therapy: an interventional study

Emotional and behavioral problems of 9–18-year-old girls and its relationship to menarche age

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