Effect of School-Based Social Skills Training Program on Peer Relationships: Preliminary Study
10.5765/jkacap.2018.29.1.14
- Author:
Hong Shik ROH
1
;
Jung Uk SHIN
;
Jae Woo LEE
;
Yeon Woo LEE
;
Tae Won KIM
;
Ji Young KIM
;
Mi Ri PARK
;
Gang Sik SONG
;
Sang Soo SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Bugok National Hospital, Changnyeong, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Social skills training;
Peer relationship;
School-based mental health promotion
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Education;
Humans;
Mental Health;
Mental Health Services;
Social Skills
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2018;29(1):14-25
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a school-based social skills training program on peer relationships in children and adolescents and to assess the plan for effective school-based mental health services. METHODS: The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Team of Bugok National Hospital conducted 7-sessioned school-based social skills training for elementary and middle school students (n=90). Changes in peer relationships were evaluated before and after application of the program using a name generator question. RESULTS: The social skills training program increased peer relations, indicating significant changes in social network indices. CONCLUSION: The social skills training program positively influenced peer relationships. The school-based social skills training program can be expected to have positive effects on school-based mental health services. Future investigation is needed to validate the long term effects of this program.
