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Effectiveness of Motivated Social Motional Learning (MSEL) Program on Bullying Among Hong Kong Primary School Students

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Sep 24, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Bullying Perpetration And Victimization

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of a program called Motivated Social-Emotional Learning (MSEL) in reducing bullying among primary school students in Hong Kong. The goal is to find out if MSEL is better at helping students who bully or are bullied compared to a traditional social-emotional learning program. The trial will involve students from Grades 4 and 6, aged 9 to 13, from public schools that are in the middle range of academic performance. Schools already using other anti-bullying programs will not be part of the study.

Participants in the trial can expect to be placed in one of three groups: one group will receive the MSEL program, another group will receive the traditional program, and the last group will not receive any intervention for a while. Researchers will gather information through surveys and interviews to see how bullying behaviors, social skills, and overall well-being change over time, with assessments happening before the program starts, right after it ends, and three months later. This study aims to provide valuable insights into effective ways to combat bullying in schools.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • The inclusion criteria for schools, classes, and students are as follows.
  • 1. Primary School: To reduce the confounding effect of academic achievements on student behavior, only public schools in the middle band (i.e., the middle 33% of academic ratings) in Hong Kong will be included in the sampling. Single-sex schools will be excluded in consideration of the sampling diversity. Furthermore, schools implementing other manualized anti-bullying programs will not be included.
  • 2. Classes: The inclusion criteria are classes from Grade 4 and 6 (ages 9-13 years old). This research specifically targets classes in Grades 4 and 6 for several reasons. First, studying the integration of adaptive and maladaptive functions of problematic behaviors during this sensitive period may have a greater impact on young adolescents (Ellis et al., 2011). Secondly, a meta-analysis conducted by Yeager et al. (2015) reveals that the effectiveness of anti-bullying interventions declines significantly after Grade 7. Hence, the trial focuses on classes in Grades 4-6.
  • 3. Students: Inclusion criteria for students specify that they must be enrolled in the class and regularly attend its lessons.
  • The exclusion criteria schools executing other manualized anti-bullying programs are excluded in this intervention.

About The University Of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in research and education, HKU collaborates with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers and industry partners, to conduct rigorous and ethically sound clinical studies. The university's diverse expertise and state-of-the-art facilities enable it to explore a wide range of therapeutic areas, contributing to the global pursuit of scientific advancement and the development of novel treatment strategies.

Locations

Hong Kong, , Hong Kong

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Timeline

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