Several programs have demonstrated the ability to increase adolescent intimacy and social interaction skills. For instance, a six-session program designed to combine training in interpersonal problem-solving with "praise group" strategies showed promise in increase intimacy skills (Berner, Fee, & Turner, 2001). "Praise groups" are groups of peers who provide support for appropriate behaviors of a target individual. The study's participants, 12-year-old girls identified as having few friends, were randomly assigned to either the treatment group (n=19) or the control group (n=21). Results indicate that girls in the treatment group were significantly more likely to participate in conversation, to initiate interactions, and to spend less time alone during recess or recreational period than girls in the control group. However, on the more global measure of social skills, the treatment group did not show a significant improvement over the control group.