Breathing life into social emotional learning programs: A Bio-Psycho-Social approach to risk reduction and positive youth development.
J Adolesc
; 96(5): 1065-1077, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Over one-third of US adolescents engage in health risk and problem behaviors. Additionally, significant percentages of problem-free youth aren't flourishing. Left unaddressed, the lifetime mental/physical health and financial burdens may be substantial. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs have proliferated to address the drivers of adaptive versus risk behaviors. Research suggests SEL/PYD program outcomes can be improved by adding techniques that physiologically induce calmness, yet few studies exist.METHODS:
This randomized controlled trial of 79 urban eighth-graders examined a standardized bio-psycho-social program, SKY Schools, which incorporates a physiologically calming component controlled yogic breathing.RESULTS:
Repeated-measures ANOVAs demonstrated that compared to controls, SKY graduates exhibited significant improvements in emotion regulation, planning and concentration, and distractibility. After 3 months, significant improvements were evidenced in emotion regulation, planning and concentration, identity formation, and aggressive normative beliefs.CONCLUSION:
SEL/PYD programs may benefit by incorporating biologically-calming techniques to enhance well-being and prevent risk/problem behaviors.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Comportamento de Redução do Risco
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Adolesc
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos