Psychoeducational Group Counseling to Enhance Self-Control in Middle School Students
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Author
Crowley, AmandaKeyword
CounselingSelf-Control
Aggression
Group Counseling
Individual Educational Plans
Students
Middle School
Counselor
Date Published
2016-04-01
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This study evaluated self-control of middle school students (6th-8th graders) in a psychoeducational group. The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not students are learning and becoming more aware of their own self-control during situations they may encounter. Students attending a Lunch Bunch group have focused on aspects of learning and enhancing their self-control. A pre-test/post-test was used to evaluate students’ self-control using a 10-item self-reporting survey. Data analysis in the study included a comparison between students’ responses on the pre and post self-control survey. Moreover, conclusions were also drawn regarding differences in group experiences between students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and those without.