Date of Award
2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education
Program
Education
Supervisor
Dr. Elizabeth Nowicki
Abstract
Anxiety disorders are associated with a variety of negative social, emotional, and academic outcomes for children and adolescents. A variety of programs have been developed to prevent the development of anxiety disorders. This study meta-analyzed data from 14 prevention studies. The goal of the meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of the preventative programs and examine moderating variables that impact their effectiveness. Included studies were obtained through extensive literature searches in the PsycINFO, ERIC, and MEDLINE databases. Results indicated that preventative interventions have only a small impact on anxiety at post-intervention and follow-up times. Selective and indicated prevention programs were found to be more effective than
universal programs. The length of the intervention and the age and gender of participants had an effect on the success o f preventative interventions at post-intervention. Educational implications and future recommendations are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Boyko, Lisa, "EFFECTIVENESS OF PREVENTATIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A META-ANALYSIS" (2009). Digitized Theses. 4009.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/4009