Using Social Interdependence Theory and Team Rewards in the Classroom to Improve Self-Regulation in Children; A Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of the PAX Good Behaviour Game

Joanne O'Keeffe; Allen Thurston; Maria Cockerill; Alison MacKenzie

Using Social Interdependence Theory and Team Rewards in the Classroom to Improve Self-Regulation in Children; A Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of the PAX Good Behaviour Game

School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

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Abstract

The PAX Good Behaviour Game (PAX GBG) is an evidence-based universal prevention program, which uses social interdependence theory to create cooperative groups that work together to comply with collectively agreed behaviours, with the aim of winning non-tangible rewards for the group. This process aims to improve mental health by increasing self-regulation amongst the group and individually. The 15 Northern Irish elementary schools in this study were located in areas of socio-economic disadvantage. Teachers in the intervention group received PAX GBG training and implemented the intervention for 12 weeks. A range of pre-post test measures including child reported behaviours were undertaken. After the 12 weeks this exploratory trial provided some evidence that the PAX GBG may help improve self-regulation in participating pupils.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 25 Apr 2022
Event	American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022 - Convention Center, San Diego, United States Duration: 21 Apr 2022 → 25 Apr 2022 https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/2022-Annual-Meeting

Conference

Conference	American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022
Abbreviated title	AERA
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego
Period	21/04/2022 → 25/04/2022
Internet address	https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/2022-Annual-Meeting

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Using Social Interdependence Theory and Team Rewards in the Classroom to Improve Self-Regulation in Children; A Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of the PAX Good Behaviour Game. / O'Keeffe, Joanne ; Thurston, Allen ; Cockerill, Maria et al.
2022. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022, San Diego, California, United States.

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Using Social Interdependence Theory and Team Rewards in the Classroom to Improve Self-Regulation in Children; A Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of the PAX Good Behaviour Game

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