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Volume 24, Issue 156 (12-2025)
Journal of Psychological Science 2025, 24(156): 1-14 |
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taheri M, vahedi S, neemati S, beyrami M. (2025). Efficacy of a Comprehensive Positive-Oriented Intervention Program for Bullying Prevention on Emotional-Social Self-Efficacy in Elementary School Children. Journal of Psychological Science. 24(156), 1-14. doi:10.61186/jps.24.156.1
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Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran , vahedi117@yahoo.com
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Background: Bullying among elementary school children is considered one of the major societal challenges, which can negatively impact their emotional-social self-efficacy. Previous studies have shown a significant relationship between bullying and the reduction of children's emotional-social self-efficacy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of positive-oriented intervention programs in improving this variable.
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program for bullying prevention on emotional-social self-efficacy in elementary school children.
Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design and a control group. The statistical population included all female elementary students in Gorgan city during the academic year 2022-2023. A sample of 30 participants was selected using convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria and responded to the Emotional-Social Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Morris, 2002). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) in SPSS version 25.
Results: The study findings indicated that the comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program significantly influenced the emotional-social self-efficacy of elementary school children affected by bullying (p < 0.05). Statistical analysis results showed that participation in this program led to an increase in both emotional and social self-efficacy levels among children (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program can serve as an effective strategy for preventing the negative impacts of bullying and enhancing emotional-social self-efficacy in elementary school children. These findings suggest that schools and child-related organizations should implement similar programs as preventive and educational activities. Furthermore, teachers and parents can utilize positive-oriented approaches to promote mental health and support the socio-emotional development of children. By implementing such interventions, safer and more supportive educational environments can be created for children.
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program for bullying prevention on emotional-social self-efficacy in elementary school children.
Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design and a control group. The statistical population included all female elementary students in Gorgan city during the academic year 2022-2023. A sample of 30 participants was selected using convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria and responded to the Emotional-Social Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Morris, 2002). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) in SPSS version 25.
Results: The study findings indicated that the comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program significantly influenced the emotional-social self-efficacy of elementary school children affected by bullying (p < 0.05). Statistical analysis results showed that participation in this program led to an increase in both emotional and social self-efficacy levels among children (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the comprehensive positive-oriented intervention program can serve as an effective strategy for preventing the negative impacts of bullying and enhancing emotional-social self-efficacy in elementary school children. These findings suggest that schools and child-related organizations should implement similar programs as preventive and educational activities. Furthermore, teachers and parents can utilize positive-oriented approaches to promote mental health and support the socio-emotional development of children. By implementing such interventions, safer and more supportive educational environments can be created for children.
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Received: 2025/02/25 | Accepted: 2025/04/30 | Published: 2025/12/31
Received: 2025/02/25 | Accepted: 2025/04/30 | Published: 2025/12/31
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