Doing PAXY things: Swedish 3rd-grade students’ feelings and attitudes towards participation in the PAX Good Behavior Game.

10/27/2025 | PAXIS Institute |

The PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX-GBG) is a school-based intervention shown to enhance student self-regulation, encourage prosocial behavior, and curb challenging behaviors. However, little is understood about students’ perspectives on the intervention. In this study, we conducted a survey and semi-structured interviews with 3rd-grade students in Sweden to examine their feelings and attitudes towards PAX-GBG. Thematic analysis revealed five themes: ‘enjoying our PAX-classroom’, ‘I can do this’, ‘it’s tough (sometimes)’, ‘making sense’, and ‘grease for the wheels’. Survey results showed mostly positive feelings towards PAX-GBG activities. Overall, the participants displayed positive attitudes towards PAX-GBG, indicating its appreciation and suitability for students. Moreover, many found the intervention effective in fostering appropriate behaviors and deterring inappropriate ones, consistent with previous quantitative studies. 

Citation: Hübinette, E., Udén, S., Nilsson, G., & Schad, E. (2024). Doing PAXY things: Swedish 3rd-grade students’ feelings and attitudes towards participation in the PAX Good Behavior Game. European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research, 7(3), 143–157. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejper.7.3.143 

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