Technology-supported cooperative learning as a universal mental health intervention in middle and high school.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent mental health issues are a major public health concern, highlighted by the US Surgeon General as a crisis. Traditional school-based interventions show inconsistent success, creating a demand for effective solutions.

Aims

This study evaluates the impact of technology-supported cooperative learning (CL) on adolescent mental health, focusing on positive peer relations and peer victimization.

Materials and methods

Participants included 813 adolescents (50.2% female; 70.7% White) from 12 middle and high schools in the Pacific Northwest. The study used hierarchical linear modelling (HLM) to assess the effectiveness of CL facilitated via PeerLearning.net.

Results

Implementing CL led to significant improvements in peer relations and reductions in

SUBMITTER: Zagni B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11305977 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature