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ERIC Number: EJ253422
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Oct
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Effects of Involving Conduct Problem Adolescents in Goal Setting: An Exploratory Investigation.
Maher, Charles A.
Psychology in the Schools, v18 n4 p471-74 Oct 1981
Compared two levels of goal setting. In the first level adolescents were involved in setting goals for behavioral counseling. In the second level they were informed that goals were set, but were not involved. Results indicated greater degree of goal attainment and counseling satisfaction for participating pupils. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Objectives, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Guidance Objectives, Participant Satisfaction, School Counselors, Secondary Education, Student Participation, Success
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Goal Setting