Online Social Intelligence Training for Grandchildren
Author Information
Author(s): Dolbin-MacNab Megan, Smith Gregory, Hu Luxin, Infurna Frank
Primary Institution: Virginia Tech
Hypothesis
Can online Social Intelligence Training improve psychological and relational outcomes for adolescent custodial grandchildren?
Conclusion
The study found that online Social Intelligence Training led to modest improvements in psychological and relational outcomes for custodial grandchildren.
Supporting Evidence
- Significant differences in favor of SIT for internalizing difficulties and self-esteem were observed.
- SIT improved prosocial behavior and reduced avoidant and anxious attachment to the grandmother.
- Effect sizes for outcomes ranged from .28 to .47.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching social skills online can help kids who take care of their grandparents feel better and get along better with others.
Methodology
A two-arm randomized clinical trial comparing Social Intelligence Training to an attention control condition, with self-reported online surveys at multiple time points.
Limitations
The treatment effects were modest and may not fully capture the intervention's impact without considering moderators.
Participant Demographics
Adolescent custodial grandchildren aged 11-18 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .05 – .002
Statistical Significance
p = .05 – .002
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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