Pratima Kaushik S.P.K. Jena
Jesus and Mary College, South Campus Unit,
University of Delhi, New Delhi University of Delhi, New Delh
The present study aimed to develop behavioral and cognitive aspects of self-regulation
and resilience in students with learning difficulty using the Program for Enhancing
Academic and Behavioural Learning Skills (PEABLS). This study is a quasi-experimental
pre-test post-test research design that included fifty-four school-going children, in the
age range of 6-12 years, identified with learning difficulty and behavioral issues for
the past two years. Each student participated in the PEABLS intervention (both group
and individual) for two months (15 sessions). The PEABLS focused on enhancing
self-regulation, resilience, and academic performance by strengthening their executive
functions, coping skills, and goal-directed behavior. Results suggest significant positive
changes in psychosocial and cognitive domains among students in the experimental
group. The post-intervention assessment showed improvements in Visual and Auditory Perceptual Components, Cognitive and Behavioral Components. Self-Regulation and
Resilience Domains proved to be significant predictors in academic performance. The
study also suggests that the PEABLS program can render strong social support to
students with learning difficulty
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