Using Narrative Therapy With Low-Income Middle School Students: A Model for School Counselors

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon M. Romagnolo ◽  
Jonathan H. Ohrt
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
School Students

Growth in Middle School Students’ Curiosity, Executive Functioning, and Academic Achievement: Results From a Theory-Informed SEL and MBI School Counseling Intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1_part_3) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110076
Author(s):  
Matthew E. Lemberger-Truelove ◽  
Peggy L. Ceballos ◽  
Citlali E. Molina ◽  
Kira J. Carbonneau
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Delayed Treatment ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Randomized Design

The authors investigated a combined social and emotional learning and mindfulness-based intervention as delivered by school counselors to students in classrooms and their teachers using consultation practices. The study used a cluster-randomized design at the classroom level, with an ethnically diverse sample of 109 middle school students divided between treatment and delayed treatment groups. Analyses found significant intervention effects for the treatment group in students’ changes in stress tolerance, social curiosity, executive functioning (i.e., shift, plan and organize, and task monitoring), and academic achievement (i.e., mathematics, science, English, and social studies). Implications of these findings evince how theory-informed school counseling can contribute to important outcomes in educational settings.

Gender Differences in Dating Aggression and Victimization Among Low-Income, Urban Middle School Students

Partner Abuse ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Cascardi ◽  
Sarah Avery-Leaf
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Developmental Phase ◽  
Dating Aggression ◽  
School Students ◽  
Urban Middle School

Emerging research on dating aggression in early adolescence suggests that it occurs as early as 6th grade. However, our understanding of dating aggression during this developmental phase remains limited. The primary purpose of the current study was to examine gender differences in various potentially harmful dating behaviors, including physical and psychological dating aggression and victimization as well as jealous, controlling, and monitoring behaviors in a low-income, urban sample of middle school students (N = 3,174). Approximately 40% of youth reported physical dating aggression as a perpetrator or victim. Girls endorsed all forms of physical aggression at a higher rate than boys with one exception: physical restraint. Regarding physical dating victimization, boys reported higher rates of having been slapped; scratched; or kicked, bit, or hit than did girls. There were no statistically significant gender differences in the frequency of injury to self (6% of boys, 2% of girls) or partner (4% of boys and 5% of girls injured a partner). Although the overall injury rate was low, it was not inconsequential. Regarding other potentially harmful behaviors, girls and boys reported jealous accusations, monitoring and spiteful verbal and nonverbal retaliation with the highest frequency. Although, the vast majority of dating aggression was characterized as “just playing around,” many youth demanded apologies and a substantial minority broke up as a result of dating aggression. Of note, boys were significantly more likely to “do nothing” in response to dating aggression compared to girls. Results highlight the complex, variable meaning of aggression, jealousy, and control in early adolescent dating relationships.

Engaging Students in Classroom Guidance: Management Strategies for Middle School Counselors

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0500900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill A. Geltner ◽  
Mary Ann Clark
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Middle School Counselors ◽  
Classroom Guidance ◽  
Management Techniques

Classroom guidance for all students is an important element of the program delivery system for middle school counselors. Effective classroom management is essential to implementing classroom guidance and may be challenging at times. This article presents strategies and management techniques to facilitate middle school counselors’ planning and implementation of classroom guidance to meet the unique needs of middle school students.

scholarly journals Perceived Barriers to Recommended Diet and Physical Activity Patterns Among Ethnically Diverse Middle School Students

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaunna Carter ◽  
Cindy Wolff ◽  
Jean Schuldberg ◽  
Keiko Goto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Hmong Students

The purpose of this cross-sectional, descriptive study was to examine perceived barriers to the adoption of recommended dietary and physical activity behaviors in low income ethnically diverse middle school students. Respondents completed surveys in sixth and eighth grade (n=289): 37% (n=100) of whom were Hmong, 34% (n=92) White, and 18% (n=57) Non-Asian, Non-White (NANW). Chi square and ANOVA were used to test the hypothesis that there were significant differences in perceived barriers for the adoption of recommended dietary and physical activity behaviors among ethnic groups. At 46%, significantly more Hmong versus White (12%) and NANW (16%) students indicated that cost was a significant barrier to fruit and vegetable availability at home (p=.001). In addition, 51% of Hmong students versus 33% of White and 34% of NANW students indicated that peer pressure was a barrier to the consumption of fruits and vegetables (p=.002). At 33%, significantly fewer Hmong students reported meeting the guidelines for physical activity compared to White students (52%, p=.016). Furthermore, Hmong students believed that being physically active every day was less important to their family members compared to non-Hmong students (p=.004). These results indicate that there is a need for culturally specific nutrition education and physical activity promotion with a particular focus on reducing obstacles to the adoption of recommended dietary patterns and physical activity for Hmong middle school students.

Counseling Multiple Heritage Adolescents: A Phenomenological Study of Experiences and Practices of Middle School Counselors

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1201600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Maxwell ◽  
Richard C. Henriksen
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Middle School Counselors ◽  
Racial Identities ◽  
Race Identity ◽  
Counseling Practices

The number of middle school students with multiple heritage backgrounds has grown since they were first able to identify their multiple racial identities in the 2000 U.S. Census. Today, the multiple heritage population makes up 3% (U.S. Census, 2011) of the total population. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions and counseling practices of middle school counselors who work with adolescents with multiple heritage backgrounds. The authors identified five themes that made up the essence of this study: (a) generation dependent, (b) significance of presence, (c) single race identity, (d) students in crisis, and (e) need for acceptance. This article discusses the themes, implications for counselors, and the need for continued research.

scholarly journals Level of Oral Hygiene Practices and its Association with Socio-Demographyic Characters Among Middle School Students in Low Income Countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis ◽  
Alhassen Saleh Humed ◽  
Beraki Mael Tekle ◽  
Bereket Tesfamichael Ghebremedhin ◽  
Letebrhan Habtemariam Haile
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
School Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
School Type ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Tooth Cleaning

Abstract Background: The practice of keeping the mouth clean to prevent common oral health diseases is necessary, especially in children who live in developing countries. Thisstudyaims to assess middle school students’ oral hygiene practice (OHP)Status and its association with socio-demographic factors among children in low- income countries in Asmara, Eritrea.Methods: Descriptivecross-sectionalstudy wasconducted to determine the status ofOHPamongMiddle school studentsage of 12-15years. Data was collected from all participants (N=572) through face -to- face interview using a pretested and semi structured questionnaire. Pearson’s chi-square test and multiple binary logistic regressions were usedto analyze the whole data.Results: Overall, majority (70%) of middle school children were having poor OHP.From the total respondents, only 201 (35.2%) of the middleschool children cleaned their teeth two times or more a day,16(3.1%) used dental floss for dental cleaning and 314(54.9%) brushed their teeth after meals.The most utilized oral hygiene tools were toothbrush 554.8(97%), chewstick411.3(71.9%), and toothpick 192 (33.6%).Most of the participants 554(97.4%) used toothpaste during tooth cleaning, but 509 (89%) of the children were unaware about the presence of fluoride in their toothpaste.From the children, 196 (34.4%) changed their brush every three months,and only 72 (12.6%) applied circular strokes while brushing their tooth. The most frequently consumed sugar foods and drinks were bread and biscuits, sugar containing chewing gum and tea cited as 536(93.7%), 256(54.8%) and 486(85%) of the respondents respectively.Around half (52%) of the respondents didn’t cleaning their tongue at all. Only 112 (19.5%) visited a dentist during the past twelve months. OHP score was significantly different for gender and school type (P<0.05).Females children were having better OHP than males AOR=0.636 (0.441 – 0.918, P=0.012).Moreover, Arbate Asmara was less likely to have poor OHP than Bana AOR=0.426 (0.197 – 0.92, P=0.030).Conclusions: This study found that,majority of the children was having poor OHP. Sex and school ofmiddle school children in low income countries had a significantcorrelation with OHP. The results of this study indicatetheneed of a Comprehensive oral hygiene practiceeducation for the children and their parents to achieve good oral hygiene in the middle school.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document