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Impact of a universal prevention strategy on reading and behavioral outcomes

This quantitative study addresses the problem of reading and behavioral performance in elementary school by...

The impact of the Good Behavior Game, a universal classroom-based preventive intervention in first and second grades, on high-risk sexual behaviors and drug abuse and dependence disorders into young adulthood

The Good Behavior Game (GBG), a method of teacher classroom behavior management, was tested in...

Reducing aggression and impulsivity through school-based prevention programs: a gene by intervention interaction

A variety of school-based, universal preventive interventions have been developed to address behavioral and mental...

The Good Behavior Game: A classroom-behavior intervention effective across cultures

Few classroom behavioral interventions have been thoroughly studied using culturally and linguistically diverse populations, international...

Top-down, bottom-up, and around the jungle gym: A social exchange and networks approach to engaging afterschool programs in implementing evidence-based practices.

This paper uses concepts from social networks and social exchange theories to describe the implementation...

Teaching prevention: The impact of a universal preventive intervention on teacher candidates

This study examines the impact of delivering a universal preventive intervention topre-service early childhood teacher...

Higher childhood peer reports of social preference mediates the impact of the good behavior game on suicide attempt.

The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a universal classroom-based preventive intervention directed at reducing early...

Programs for prevention of externalizing problems in children: Limited evidence for effect beyond 6 months post intervention

Background Preventing externalizing problems in children is a major societal concern, and a great number...

Effectiveness of a universal, interdependent group contingency program on children’s academic achievement: A countywide evaluation

The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a universal prevention program designed to increase academic engagement...