This randomized wait-list controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of School-Based Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for adolescents experiencing academic and behavioral problems. Eligible students will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a wait-list control group. Outcomes related to academic functioning and behavioral problems will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to determine the effectiveness of SFBT in improving student outcomes.
Adolescents enrolled in grades 6-8.
Identified through teacher and peer nominations as having academic and behavioral difficulties.
Student consent was obtained.
None
Parallel
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
BehavioralFive weekly sessions (40-50 minutes each) delivered in groups of 8-10 adolescents in school settings.
Change in Behavioral Problems scores measured by The Pediatric Symptom Checklist
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17; Gardner et al., 1999) is a 17-item self-report measure of emotional and behavioural problems in adolescents.
Change in Academic Problems scores measured by Student Stress Inventory
The student stress inventory will be used to assess the academic problems of adolescents before and after intervention
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