Positive Action
About the Intervention
Positive Action is a school-based, universally delivered social and emotional learning (SEL) program grounded in theories of positive psychology, self-concept, and Self-esteem Enhancement Theory. The program uses classroom-based curriculum focusing on the importance of the desire to feel good about oneself and teaches students the necessary self-control and social skills for prosocial interactions with peers. The program was implemented in elementary schools serving predominantly low-income, urban youth from 3rd through 8th grade. Teachers delivered the curriculum to their students during regular classroom instruction.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on social-emotional and character development trajectories
Positive effect: on misconduct trajectories
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Focus Areas
Economically Disadvantaged, Social-Emotional LearningPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Student(s)Citation
Alan C., A., Brian R., F., David L., D., Duncan, R., Kendra M., L., Niloofar, B., Samuel, V. & Washburn, I. J. (2016). Can Universal SEL Programs Benefit Universally? Effects of the Positive Action Program on Multiple Trajectories of Social-Emotional and Misconduct Behaviors (ED590411). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED590411.pdf.
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