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Creator:: Lewis, Kendra M., Vuchinich, Samuel, Ji, Peter, DuBois, David L., Acock, Alan, Bavarian, Niloofar, Day, Joseph, Silverthorn, Naida, and Flay, Brian R.
Abstract:: This study evaluated effects of Positive Action, a school-based social-emotional and character development (SECD) intervention, on indicators of positive youth development (PYD) among a sample of low-income, ethnic minority youth attending 14 urban schools. The study used a matched-pair, cluster-randomized controlled design at the school level. A multiple-measure self-report protocol...
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Creator:: Lewis, Kendra M., DuBois, David L., Bavarian, Niloofar, Acock, Alan C., Silverthorn, Naida, Day, Joseph, Ji, Peter, Vuchinich, Samuel, and Flay, Brian R.
Abstract:: PURPOSE—We examined the effects of Positive Action (PA), a school-based social-emotional learning and health promotion program, on the emotional health of predominately low-income and ethnic minority urban youth. METHODS—The study was a matched-pair, cluster-randomized controlled trial involving 14 Chicago public schools. Outcomes were assessed over a 6-year period of program...
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Creator:: Bavarian, Niloofar, Lewis, Kendra M., DuBois, David L., Acock, Alan C., Vuchinich, Samuel, Silverthorn, Naida, Snyder, Frank J., Day, Joseph, Ji, Peter, and Flay, Brian R.
Abstract:: BACKGROUND: School-based social-emotional and character development (SECD) programs can influence not only SECD, but also academic-related outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of one SECD program, Positive Action (PA), on educational outcomes among low-income, urban youth. METHODS: The longitudinal study used a matched-pair, cluster-randomized controlled...
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