Using a psychoeducational approach to increase the self-esteem of adolescents at high risk for dropping out
Wells, D.; Miller, M.; Tobacyk, J.; Clanton, R.
Adolescence 37(146): 431-434
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-8449 PMID: 12144169 Document Number: 544914
The effectiveness of an ecologically oriented approach in changing the self-concepts of 80 high-risk adolescents was investigated. Participants were administered a self-esteem scale before and after an eight-week psychoeducational program designed for dropout prevention. Results indicated significant reductions in dropout rates and increased self-esteem among participants.
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