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Direct linkLiddle, Ian; Macmillan, Susan – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2010
This study used an "indicated prevention" approach to attempt to replicate very positive international evaluations of the FRIENDS for Life programme. Using standardised self-report measures of anxiety, low mood and self esteem with groups of children from four schools, the study found significant improvements in all of these measures…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Prevention, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education
Jackson, Emily; Whitehead, Juliet; Wigford, Angie – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2010
Poor outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC) in relation to non-LAC have been well established by research. However, a small minority of LAC do achieve positive outcomes despite having experienced a number of risk factors. It is the process of resilience which is thought to enable individuals to experience positive outcomes. This study focused on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Risk, Emotional Disturbances
Monsen, Jeremy J.; Brown, Emma; Akthar, Zobiah; Khan, Sehra Y. – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2009
Two cohorts of psychology graduates with Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a range of relevant work experience (teaching, youth and social work) were employed by the Kent Educational Psychology Service (EPS) over a two-year period as assistant educational psychologists (Assistant EPs). This…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Psychologists, Professional Training, Work Experience
Butterfield, Jill – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2009
This paper describes a small-scale, qualitative research project that critically reflects on the process and impact of using both grounded and action research to enhance attainment and enjoyment of reading, in such a way as to raise awareness at an individual and whole school level. The purpose of the project was to ascertain if the selected…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Constructivism (Learning), Research Design, Qualitative Research
Reilly, Colin; Campbell, Audrey; Keran, Patricia – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2009
Many children with Asperger syndrome are not identified prior to school entry, and difficulties associated with the condition may only become evident when a child enters school. Failure to identify children with the syndrome may lead to increased risk for psychopathology, and lack of understanding of the reasons for social and communicative…
Descriptors: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Psychopathology, Screening Tests
Whitaker, Simon – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2008
The WISC-IV is likely to be in common use for the assessment of children with low intellectual ability for the next 10-12 years. There are several concerns about its uses with these children. Some children may not understand the instructions on some subtests, notably for letter-number sequencing. There may be an unacknowledged floor effect that…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Comparative Analysis, Measures (Individuals)
