J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.  2018 Jan;29(1):14-25. 10.5765/jkacap.2018.29.1.14.

Effect of School-Based Social Skills Training Program on Peer Relationships: Preliminary Study

• Roh HS
• Shin JU
• Lee JW
• Lee YW
• Kim TW
• Kim JY
• Park MR
• Song GS
• Seo SS

• KMID: 2404801
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.2018.29.1.14

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a school-based social skills training program on peer relationships in children and adolescents and to assess the plan for effective school-based mental health services.
METHODS
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Team of Bugok National Hospital conducted 7-sessioned school-based social skills training for elementary and middle school students (n=90). Changes in peer relationships were evaluated before and after application of the program using a name generator question.
RESULTS
The social skills training program increased peer relations, indicating significant changes in social network indices.
CONCLUSION
The social skills training program positively influenced peer relationships. The school-based social skills training program can be expected to have positive effects on school-based mental health services. Future investigation is needed to validate the long term effects of this program.

Keyword

Social skills training; Peer relationship; School-based mental health promotion

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Child
Education*
Humans
Mental Health
Mental Health Services
Social Skills*