THE SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAM: A PROMISING APPROACH TO PREVENTION IN ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH

Authors

  • Javier Fernández-Río

Abstract

This paper shows the contribution of "Skills for Life Program" to prevention practices adolescent mental health in schools in Chile. Study included a sample of adolescents (N = 212) who participated in the preventive intervention of the program. The goal was to examine changes in variables of school maladjustment (SM) and psychosocial dysfunction (PD) based on their attendance and their parents to the preventive intervention. Design was ex-post-facto, prospective longitudinal, pre and post measurements. Analysis considered repeated measures ANOVA and t tests for related samples. Results indicate a decrease in risk factors associated with SM and PD stability of adolescents. Study implications will be discussed for preventive science and public policy.

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Published

2021-03-19

How to Cite

Javier Fernández-Río. (2021). THE SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAM: A PROMISING APPROACH TO PREVENTION IN ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH. Technology Journal of Management , Accounting and Economics, 9(1). Retrieved from https://www.publishpk.net/index.php/techonlogy/article/view/232

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021)

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