Seattle Social Development Project

Seattle Social Development Project

Phone

(206) 543-6382

Social Development Research Group

Fax

(206) 543-4507

9725 Third Ave. NE, Suite 401

Email

khill@u.washington.edu

Seattle, WA 98115-2024

 

  

Program Description

Focus Area

Age Group

School Climate

Middle School

7th Grade

Violence Prevention

 

  

Research Description

 Outcomes
  • higher positive attitudes toward school
  • lower rates of school suspensions and expulsions

The following outcomes were not statistically significant:
  • no differences on reported delinquency, educational aspirations, or achievement scores

Analyses were conducted on previously identified low achievers in both groups.

 

Research Category

5

Local Research

Design

Experimental

 

Multiple Studies

N/A

The information in the research reviewed did not indicate that other studies have been conducted.

Sample Size

>50

Experimental Group=513 students; Control Group= 653; Total Schools=5 in both groups

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

California Achievement Test; self-report survey of classroom environment, social bonding to school, and delinquency; school records of misconduct and disciplinary actions; observations of student and teacher behaviors

Results

Mixed

Some outcomes were statistically significant.

Published

Yes

American Educational Research Journal, 1988

Follow-up Data

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that a follow-up study was conducted.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards.