ERIC Number: EJ1038796
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Publication Date: 2014
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The Effectiveness of Nurture Groups: A Systematic Review
Hughes, Naomi Katherine; Schlösser, Annette
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, v19 n4 p386-409 2014
Children with emotional difficulties often experience problems at school in terms of academic progress and within peer relationships. They are also more likely to continue to experience emotional problems in their adult lives. Nurture groups (NGs) were developed in the 1960s by the educational psychologist Majorie Boxall and their aim is to improve the emotional well-being of children who are struggling, through providing them with reparative attachment experiences. This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of NGs. Eleven papers examining the effectiveness of NGs were included, as well as two papers which explore the particular communication styles adopted by NG teachers. There was evidence that NGs are effective in improving the emotional well-being of children, but there is a need for higher quality and longitudinal research. There is a paucity of research into secondary school NGs. The review highlighted the NG teachers' use of more positive verbal and non-verbal behaviour. Implications for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Well Being, Attachment Behavior, Peer Relationship, Academic Achievement, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Research Needs, Teacher Student Relationship, Verbal Ability, Nonverbal Ability, Educational Research, Literature Reviews
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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