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A Cluster-randomized Control Trial of PAX Good Behavior Game in Swedish Elementary Schools

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 10 YearsAllLinnaeus University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Two important challenges that primary school in Sweden is confronted by are increasing levels of mental illness among children and adolescents and increasing rates of stress related symptoms and sick leave associated with mental illness in primary school teachers. Primary school is an important arena to address these issues. PAX is implemented as a part of the regular classroom activities and gives the teacher tools to promote behaviors that are constructive and learning oriented. The programme has been shown to improve student health and performance both short- and long-term. The teachers also receive tools to lessen stressors in their working environment. A Swedish uncontrolled pilot study showed increased well-being in children and reduced teacher stress as well as improved work related well-being at post-intervention. The aim of this project is to study the effects of PAX on studen

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
ON SCHOOL LEVEL: Inclusion Criteria: * The school uses the general study plan (i.e. the school is not only working with students with special needs) * There is at least one teacher that is willing to participate, signs the study consent, and will be able to start the implementation in his/her class at the earliest in the second semester in the first grade or at the latest the first semester in the third grade. * The principal has signed an agreement to participate in the project, to allow some time for measurements to be administrated, aid in delivering information to the parents, and that the school are responsible for implementing the methods within their regular operation (given that supervision is provided by the research team) Exclusion Criteria: * Another method that specifically aims to improve study and classroom environment is being implemented * Another method that is expected to be time and energy consuming for teachers is being implemented during the same period ON TEACHER LEVEL: Inclusion criteria: * The teacher mentors a class of 1st or 2nd graders following the general study plan (ready to implement the program no later than the first semester of the 3rd grade) and deems the class suitable for inclusion in the study * The teacher has signed the informed consent Exclusion criteria: * The teacher has expressed plans to terminate their employment during the upcoming two years * A major change in the composition of the class is planned during the upcoming year.
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What it tests

  • PAX Good Behavior Game
  • Count on Me!
  • Collegial Learning Community
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Where

1 site
Several Schools in Sweden will be recruited, although as participants and not independent sites
Stockholm, Sweden
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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