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School-based psychoeducational programs reduce bullying and raise self-esteem

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Research area:PsychologySocial PsychologyChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

What the study found

Psychoeducational programs were found to be generally effective in reducing bullying behaviors and improving self-esteem in children. The abstract also says the results differ across educational settings.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that interventions should be tailored to each educational setting because the findings vary depending on school characteristics, cultural context, and the level of family participation.

What the researchers tested

This article is a systematic review of school-based psychoeducational programs. The abstract does not provide more detail about the review methods, the number of studies included, or how outcomes were measured.

What worked and what didn't

Overall, the programs appeared to reduce bullying and enhance self-esteem. However, the abstract states that outcomes differed depending on school characteristics, cultural context, and family participation, suggesting that not all programs performed the same way in every setting.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe specific limitations, effect sizes, or the details of the included studies. The abstract only states that outcomes varied by context and participation level.

Key points

  • Psychoeducational programs were generally effective in reducing bullying behaviors.
  • The programs were also associated with improved self-esteem in children.
  • Results varied by school characteristics, cultural context, and family participation.
  • The authors conclude that interventions should be tailored to each educational setting.
  • The abstract identifies the paper as a systematic review of school-based psychoeducational programs.

Disclosure

Research title:
School-based psychoeducational programs reduce bullying and raise self-esteem
Authors:
Malena Barba Muñoz, José Antonio Zafra-Agea, Eva Martí Marco, Martín Flores-Saldaña, Enrique J. Vera-Remartínez, Aurora Esteve Clavero, Maria Pilar Molés-Julio
Institutions:
Universitat Jaume I, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Publication date:
2026-01-28
DOI:
10.3390/healthcare14030330
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