Other 'What Works' Topics
Social Competency
By Elizabeth C. Hair, Ph.D., Justin Jager, and Sarah B. Garrett
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Parent-Child Relationship Sibling Relationships Grandparent and Other Family Member Relationships Non-Familial Adult Relationships Peer Relationships: Platonic Relationships Peer Relationships: Romantic Relationships Conflict Resolution Skills
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Intimacy Skills Prosocial Behaviors Self-Control/Behavior Regulation Social Confidence: Assertiveness, Self-Efficacy, and Initiative Empathy/Sympathy    
Interpersonal Skills

 Experimental Research Studies Non-Experimental Research Studies
Intimacy Skills
Program Level

- A combination of 1) training on interpersonal problem-solving skills and 2) the support of a group of peers when the youth employs appropriate behaviors ("praise groups").

- Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BB/BS): A one-on-one mentoring program for youth

 
Family Level

-A positive, affective relationship with parent.

-Having a sibling close in age; particular attention to those who do not have a sibling close in age

Peer Level

-Peer acceptance

Program Level

-Adolescent Social Skills Effectiveness Training (ASSET): A social skills training program aimed at reducing parent-child conflict


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