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Whitcomb, Sara A.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2012
"Strong Start K-2" is a social-emotional learning curriculum, designed for use with children in kindergarten through grade 2. The objectives of this study were twofold. First, authors aimed to evaluate the feasibility and quality of "Strong Start" implementation. Additionally authors examined the effect of "Strong Start" on first grade students'…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Social Behavior, Affective Behavior, Kindergarten
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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Holland, Melissa Lea – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Differences in parent and teacher ratings of social-emotional behavior among 198 preschool-age children with developmental delays and 198 without significant developmental problems were examined. The children with developmental delays were rated by both groups as having significantly lower levels of social skills and significantly higher levels of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Developmental Delays, Emotional Development
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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Buchanan, Rohanna; Tran, Oanh K. – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
This article provides an overview of the literature on relational aggression of school-aged children and adolescents, with the specific aim of making this information relevant to school settings and education professionals. Relational aggression is discussed in terms of definitions, terms, and the importance of the school context. The literature…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Literature Reviews