ERIC Number: EJ945642
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Children with Behavioural Difficulties in the Singapore Mainstream School Setting
Yeo, Lay See; Choi, Pui Meng
School Psychology International, v32 n6 p616-631 Dec 2011
The present study investigated the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) programme delivered by a school psychologist for children with behavioural difficulties in Singapore elementary school classrooms. It examined the impact of a 12-session, psychoeducational group intervention in helping misbehaving pupils to control their school and home behaviours, maintain peer relationships, and improve self-esteem. Ninety-five pupils, aged between 8- and 12-years-old (M = 10.08, SD = 1.10) were randomly assigned to CBT (experimental) groups and control groups. The CBT groups learned and practised skills in self-monitoring, problem-solving, and self-management. The control groups discussed rule compliance and role-played behaviours that conformed to school rules. CBT groups improved significantly in school and home behaviours, self-control, social skills, and self-esteem compared to control groups. Effect sizes ranged from moderate (0.50) to large (2.94). Gains in self-esteem were maintained at follow-up for experimental groups only. The feasibility of implementing group CBT was discussed in light of competing demands on school psychologists to deliver diverse psychological services to children. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Effect Size, Foreign Countries, Counseling Techniques, Mainstreaming, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Outcomes of Treatment, Self Esteem, Student Behavior, Peer Relationship, Preadolescents, Children, Comparative Analysis, Self Control, Skill Development, Problem Solving, Compliance (Psychology), Role Playing, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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