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A Meta‐Analysis of After‐School Programs That Seek to Promote Personal and Social Skills in Children and Adolescents

Durlak, Joseph A., Weissberg, Roger P., Pachan, Molly·2010·American Journal of Community Psychology

Abstract

A meta‐analysis of after‐school programs that seek to enhance the personal and social skills of children and adolescents indicated that, compared to controls, participants demonstrated significant increases in their self‐perceptions and bonding to school, positive social behaviors, school grades and levels of academic achievement, and significant reductions in problem behaviors. The presence of four recommended practices associated with previously effective skill training (SAFE: sequenced, active, focused, and explicit) moderated several program outcomes. One important implication of current findings is that ASPs should contain components to foster the personal and social skills of youth because youth can benefit in multiple ways if these components are offered. The second implication is that further research is warranted on identifying program characteristics that can help us understand why some programs are more successful than others.

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Authors
Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., & Pachan, M.
Affiliations
  • Loyola University Chicago (US)
  • University of Illinois Chicago (US)
Corresponding author
Durlak, Joseph A.
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2010-03-19
Volume
45
Issue
3-4
Pages
294-309
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
OpenAlex
W2017307913
Cited by
1,216
References
98
Citations by year
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FWCI
19.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
William T. Grant Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Youth Development and Social Support
  • Social Sciences › Education › Social Skills and Education
  • Social Sciences › Education › Early Childhood Education and Development
Keywords
after-school programs, personal and social skills, self-perception, school connectedness, social behavior, academic performance, behavioral problems, skills training, program effectiveness, children and adolescents
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Child Development, Humans, Schools, Self Concept, Social Adjustment, Social Behavior, Adolescent Development

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