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Effectiveness of Video-Feedback with Cognitive Preparation in Improving Social Performance and Anxiety through Super Skills for Life Programme Implemented in a School Setting

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  • Mireia Orgilés

    (Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain)

  • Silvia Melero

    (Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain)

  • Iván Fernández-Martínez

    (Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain)

  • José Pedro Espada

    (Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain)

  • Alexandra Morales

    (Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, 03202 Elche, Spain)

Abstract

Effectiveness of video-feedback with cognitive preparation to treat anxiety problems (especially social anxiety) has been scarcely explored on children. Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a CBT-based intervention to reduce anxiety and comorbid problems that, apart from social skills training and behavioural activation, integrates video-feedback with cognitive preparation. This study aimed to evaluate SSL effects, implemented in a school setting, on social performance and to test self-concept and social skills as potential mediators of pre- and post-test changes in social anxiety and generalized anxiety. Sample comprised 57 children aged 8–11 years with emotional symptoms. Children were video recorded in the first and last session to assess social performance. Anxiety and self-concept measures were completed by children pre-test and post-test. Participants reduced anxiety behaviours and improved social and communication skills after treatment. In general, girls showed better social performance than boys, but SSL impact was greater in males. Social self-concept was the only mediator of change in pre- to post-treatment social anxiety. This study provides evidence of SSL to improve children’s social performance and reduce anxiety through video-feedback with cognitive preparation. Improving social concept seems essential to reduce social anxiety. An SSL programme is an ideal prevention protocol for anxious children.

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  • Mireia Orgilés & Silvia Melero & Iván Fernández-Martínez & José Pedro Espada & Alexandra Morales, 2020. "Effectiveness of Video-Feedback with Cognitive Preparation in Improving Social Performance and Anxiety through Super Skills for Life Programme Implemented in a School Setting," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-13, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:8:p:2805-:d:347458
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    1. Kishwen Kanna Yoga Ratnam & Nik Daliana Nik Farid & Nur Asyikin Yakub & Maznah Dahlui, 2022. "The Effectiveness of the Super Skills for Life (SSL) Programme in Promoting Mental Wellbeing among Institutionalised Adolescents in Malaysia: An Interventional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-14, July.
    2. Silvia Melero & Alexandra Morales & José P. Espada & Xavier Méndez & Mireia Orgilés, 2021. "Effectiveness of Group vs. Individual Therapy to Decrease Peer Problems and Increase Prosociality in Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-14, April.

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