Effectiveness of the Turkish Version of “First Step to Success Program” in Preventing Antisocial Behaviors

Authors

  • İbrahim Diken University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education Author
  • Atilla Cavkaytar Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education Author
  • E. Sema Batu Anadolu University, Research Institute for Individuals with Disabilities Author
  • Funda Bozkurt Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education Author
  • Yıldız Kurtılmaz Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Science, Division of Guidance and Psychological Counseling Author

Keywords:

First Step to Success, Antisocial behavior, Early intervention, Young children, Prevention

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Turkish version of the First Step to Success (TFSS) early intervention program on problem behaviors, social skills, and academic competence of at-risk students for antisocial behaviors in Turkey. Participants consisted of a total number of 102 students (53 students in experimental and 49 students in control group) and experimental group students’ teachers and mothers. Experimental group students were subjected to implementation of TFSS while control group students were not. Results revealed significant differences between the scores of two groups on problem behaviors and social skills. Moreover, significant decreases in experimental group students’ problem behavior scores and significant increases in their social skills and academic competence scores were observed. High levels of satisfaction were reported by experimental group students’ teachers and mothers. Results are being discussed.

Downloads

Published

2011-07-19

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 161 (2011)

Section

Articles