Methods |
Cluster randomised controlled trial |
Participants |
544 students nested in 20 elementary schools Gender is not reported, 30% Part Hawai'i an |
Location |
Three Hawaiian Islands, US. |
Interventions |
Positive Action programme includes a K‐12 classroom curriculum involving six components: self‐concept, social and emotional positive actions for managing oneself responsibly, positive actions directed toward physical and mental health, honesty, getting along with others, and continually improving oneself. The programme also includes teacher, counsellor, family, and community training as well as activities directed toward school‐wide climate development. |
Programme Deliverer |
Teachers, school administrators, school staff, counsellors |
Evaluator role |
Designed the programme |
Outcomes |
Absenteeism Suspension Retention in grades School achievements |
Length |
35 weeks |
Assessment |
Baseline, post treatment, one year follow‐up |
Attrition |
Unclear |
COI statement |
Declared |
CoFI |
Likely. “The research described herein was done using the program and the training and technical support of Positive Action, Inc. Dr. Flay's spouse holds a significant financial interest in Positive Action, Inc.” (p.50) |