@article{ref1,
title="The effectiveness of Cyberprogram 2.0 on conflict resolution strategies and self-esteem",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2015",
author="Garaigordobil, Maite and Martínez-Valderrey, Vanesa",
volume="57",
number="2",
pages="229-234",
abstract="PURPOSE: In recent years, the problem of youth violence has been a cause of increasing concern for educational and mental health professionals worldwide. The main objective of the study was to evaluate experimentally the effects of an anti-bullying/cyberbullying program (Cyberprogram 2.0; Pirámide Publishing, Madrid, Spain) on conflict resolution strategies and self-esteem. <br><br>METHODS: A randomly selected sample of 176 Spanish adolescents aged 13-15 years (93 experimental, 83 control) was employed. The study used a repeated measures pretest-posttest design with a control group. Before and after the program (19 one-hour sessions), two assessment instruments were administered: the questionnaire for measuring conflict management message styles and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. <br><br>RESULTS: The analyses of covariance of the posttest scores confirmed that the program stimulated an increase of cooperative conflict resolution strategies, a decrease in aggressive and avoidant strategies, and an increase of self-esteem. The change was similar in both sexes. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study provides evidence of the effectiveness of Cyberprogram 2.0 to improve the capacity for conflict resolution and self-esteem. The discussion focuses on the importance of implementing programs to promote socioemotional development and to prevent violence.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.04.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.04.007"
}