Preventive Intervention Stay Cool Kids?! The Working Elements
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2020-07-06
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This study aimed to examine the working elements of cognitive behavioral intervention Stay
Cool Kids?! This intervention attempts to decrease externalizing behavior and prevent future
behavioral problems in children. It was examined which themes are addressed during the
intervention and whether addressing more themes from specific categories (Social cognition,
Emotion regulation, Self-perception, and Other) could predict treatment success. Data was
collected in clinical practice on 232 children (57.3% boys, 18.1% girls) between 7 and 13
years old. Regression analyses revealed that category could not predict treatment outcome,
indicating that the success of the intervention is not associated with specific elements of the
intervention. This suggests that a combination of certain elements or factors outside of the
themes make the intervention more or less effective. Moreover, findings suggest treatment
protocol adherence by trainers was not optimal, which leads to several suggestions for future
research and recommendations for clinical practice.
Keywords: working elements, intervention, social cognition, emotion regulation, self perception
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Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen