title: [Effectiveness of the "Verhaltenstraining in der Grundschule" for promoting social competence and reducing behavior problems].
abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the school-based prevention program "Verhaltenstraining in der Grundschule" for improving social competencies and reducing behavior problems in third and fourth grade pupils. 23 classes (n = 372) from 12 schools in Bremen and Lower Saxony participated in this quasi-experimental study as intervention or comparison classes. Data were collected prior to training and directly after training was completed, using teacher and child questionnaires. From pre- to posttest, social-emotional problems decreased significantly in intervention classes; further, social behavior improved significantly among part of the intervention group. Gender-specific effects were found for social behavior: Boys improved more during training than girls did. Practical implications and study limitations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Staatliches Schulamt Donaueschingen, Schulpsychologische Beratungstelle, Am Hoptbühl 7, Villingen-Schwenningen. nandoli.marees@ssa-ds.kv.bwl.de
authors.forename: Nandoli
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: von Marées
authors.forename: Franz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Petermann
mesh_terms: D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D019958:Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D035863:Moral Development; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012572:School Health Services; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012931:Social Environment