TitleImproving elementary school quality through the use of a social-emotional and character development program: a matched-pair, cluster-randomized, controlled trial in Hawai'i.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsSnyder, FJ, Vuchinich, S, Acock, A, Washburn, IJ, Flay, BR
JournalThe Journal of school health
Volume82
Issue1
Pagination11-20
Date Published2012 Jan
Abstract

School safety and quality affect student learning and success. This study examined the effects of a comprehensive elementary school-wide social-emotional and character education program, Positive Action, on teacher, parent, and student perceptions of school safety and quality utilizing a matched-pair, cluster-randomized, controlled design. The Positive Action Hawai'i trial included 20 racially/ethnically diverse schools and was conducted from 2002-2003 through 2005-2006.

DOI10.1111/j.1746-1561.2011.00662.x