Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes
Preadolescence is a critical period, characterised by changes in physical, hormonal, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional development, as well as by changes in social and school relationships. These changes are accompanied by the transition from elementary school to middle school. The literature sh...
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| description | Preadolescence is a critical period, characterised by changes in physical, hormonal, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional development, as well as by changes in social and school relationships. These changes are accompanied by the transition from elementary school to middle school. The literature shows that this transition is one of the most stressful events for preadolescents, which can have a negative impact on their well-being. The main objectives of this review, focused on the school context, were to identify protective and risk factors influencing the well-being of preadolescent students and to describe the interventions implemented. A systematic search of peer-reviewed papers published between 2011 and 2021 was conducted following the PRISMA reporting guidelines. A total of 36 full-text articles met the inclusion criteria. Studies converge in identifying risk factors that may affect student well-being in this age group: individual factors (levels of emotional awareness and self-esteem) and relational factors (friendship, teachers’ and parents’ supporting actions and roles). Intervention programs are mainly focused on improving emotional and social regulation skills that also influence academic achievement. Our findings have important implications for both research and intervention in school settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-06ea173aeefa429db21a8e096ac49e852023-11-16T20:08:20ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022023-01-0113213010.3390/educsci13020130Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention ProgrammesMaria Lidia Mascia0Giulia Langiu1Natale Salvatore Bonfiglio2Maria Pietronilla Penna3Stefania Cataudella4Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, ItalyDepartment of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, ItalyDepartment of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, ItalyDepartment of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, ItalyDepartment of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, ItalyPreadolescence is a critical period, characterised by changes in physical, hormonal, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional development, as well as by changes in social and school relationships. These changes are accompanied by the transition from elementary school to middle school. The literature shows that this transition is one of the most stressful events for preadolescents, which can have a negative impact on their well-being. The main objectives of this review, focused on the school context, were to identify protective and risk factors influencing the well-being of preadolescent students and to describe the interventions implemented. A systematic search of peer-reviewed papers published between 2011 and 2021 was conducted following the PRISMA reporting guidelines. A total of 36 full-text articles met the inclusion criteria. Studies converge in identifying risk factors that may affect student well-being in this age group: individual factors (levels of emotional awareness and self-esteem) and relational factors (friendship, teachers’ and parents’ supporting actions and roles). Intervention programs are mainly focused on improving emotional and social regulation skills that also influence academic achievement. Our findings have important implications for both research and intervention in school settings.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/2/130preadolescentsmiddle schoolsrisk factorsprotective factorsintervention programs |
| spellingShingle | Maria Lidia Mascia Giulia Langiu Natale Salvatore Bonfiglio Maria Pietronilla Penna Stefania Cataudella Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes Education Sciences preadolescents middle schools risk factors protective factors intervention programs |
| title | Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes |
| title_full | Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes |
| title_fullStr | Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes |
| title_short | Challenges of Preadolescence in the School Context: A Systematic Review of Protective/Risk Factors and Intervention Programmes |
| title_sort | challenges of preadolescence in the school context a systematic review of protective risk factors and intervention programmes |
| topic | preadolescents middle schools risk factors protective factors intervention programs |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/2/130 |
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