Social Skills Program for Adolescents in Vulnerable Social Contexts

Abstract The study aims at examining the process indicators and evaluating the effects of a Social Skills program in social skills, self-efficacy and social support appraisals of 10 adolescents (age 13-17 years), of communities (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. An exploratory and promotion program in health was conducted with 10 sessions and process evaluation measures and results. The evaluation process included the record of behaviors in a protocol. The participants answered, before and after the intervention, the Social Skills Inventory for Adolescents, the Self-Efficacy Scale and the Social Support Appraisals Scale. The evaluation process revealed confidence indicators between adolescents and researchers. The results showed increased levels of social skills, social support of teachers and self-efficacy. Experimental and follow-up studies should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of the program.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Leme,Vanessa Barbosa Romera, Fernandes,Luana de Mendonça, Jovarini,Neidiany Vieira, Achkar,Ana Maria El, Del Prette,Zilda Aparecida Pereira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia 2016
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-82712016000300595
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Abstract The study aims at examining the process indicators and evaluating the effects of a Social Skills program in social skills, self-efficacy and social support appraisals of 10 adolescents (age 13-17 years), of communities (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. An exploratory and promotion program in health was conducted with 10 sessions and process evaluation measures and results. The evaluation process included the record of behaviors in a protocol. The participants answered, before and after the intervention, the Social Skills Inventory for Adolescents, the Self-Efficacy Scale and the Social Support Appraisals Scale. The evaluation process revealed confidence indicators between adolescents and researchers. The results showed increased levels of social skills, social support of teachers and self-efficacy. Experimental and follow-up studies should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of the program.