THE SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAM: A PROMISING INTERVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

Authors

  • Rasha T.Abadi

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

2023-10-08

How to Cite

Rasha T.Abadi. (2023). THE SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAM: A PROMISING INTERVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. Technology Journal of Management , Accounting and Economics, 11(1). Retrieved from https://www.publishpk.net/index.php/techonlogy/article/view/253

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)

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