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Promoting Mental Health in Italian Middle and High School: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Gigantesco, Antonella
Veltro, Franco
Ialenti, Valentina
Morales García, Manuel Alejandro
Bonanni, Emiliana
Iannone, Claudia
D’Innocenzo, Marinella
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
In Italy, a handbook has been developed based on the principles of cooperative learning, life skills, self-effectiveness, and problem-solving at high school level.
Early studies have shown the handbook’s effectiveness.
It has been hypothesized that the revised handbook could be more effective in middle schools.
Method.
The study design is a “pre- and posttest” that compares the results obtained from 91 students of the high schools with those of the 38 students from middle schools.
The assessment was made through “self-reporting” questionnaires of (a) learning skills including problem-solving and (b) perceived self-efficacy in managing emotions, dysfunctional beliefs, and unhealthy behaviours (i.e., drinking/smoking).
Results.
Significant improvements were observed in both groups with the exceptions of perceived self-efficacy in managing emotions.
The improvement of dysfunctional beliefs and the learning of problem-solving skills were better in middle schools.
Conclusion.
The results confirm the authors’ hypothesis that the use of this approach is much more promising in middle school.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Veltro, Franco& Ialenti, Valentina& Morales García, Manuel Alejandro& Bonanni, Emiliana& Iannone, Claudia& D’Innocenzo, Marinella…[et al.]. 2017. Promoting Mental Health in Italian Middle and High School: A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134897
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Veltro, Franco…[et al.]. Promoting Mental Health in Italian Middle and High School: A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134897
American Medical Association (AMA)
Veltro, Franco& Ialenti, Valentina& Morales García, Manuel Alejandro& Bonanni, Emiliana& Iannone, Claudia& D’Innocenzo, Marinella…[et al.]. Promoting Mental Health in Italian Middle and High School: A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134897
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1134897