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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of a new psychosocial intervention program, Psychosocial Educational Groups for Students (PEGS). The PEGS program is designed to help students in the areas of social skills, problem behaviors, bullying, and self-esteem. Three groups of elementary school students participated. Results showed significant improvement in self-control for Group 1; social skills for Group 2; and assertion, self-reported bully behaviors, and perception of self for Group 3. Strong effect sizes were found for many of the indicators. Implications for counselors are presented.

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psychosocial education intervention elementary school students problem behaviors bullying

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