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. 2018 Jan 9;14(1):i–216. doi: 10.4073/csr.2018.1

Methods

Cluster randomised controlled trial

Participants

544 students nested in 20 elementary schools

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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)