Primary School Behavior

Efficacy of Behavioral Classroom Programs in Primary School. A Meta-Analysis Focusing on Randomized Controlled Trials

Betty Veenman, Marjolein Luman, Jaap Oosterlaan

Meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials of behavioral classroom programs. Shows small but meaningful improvements in disruptive behavior and time on task. Supports using whole-class systems like clear rules, praise, and rewards to prevent and reduce behavior problems.

Disruptive Behavior Programs on Primary School Students: A Systematic Review

Diego Martín Retuerto, Iker Ros Martínez de Lahidalga, Irantzu Ibañez Lasurtegui

This systematic review looked at research on programs used to reduce disruptive behavior in primary school students. It analyzed 35 studies and found most programs were effective (77%). While more research exists now, stronger evidence and wider program use are still needed.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Teacher Delivered Interventions for Externalizing Behaviors

R. Aldabbagh, C. Glazebrook, K. Sayal, D. Daley

This review studied 31 programs where teachers helped kids who act out or have ADHD. It found that these programs improved kids’ behavior and teacher‑child relationships in elementary and early school years.

Implementing and Evaluating the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Model in Norwegian Primary Schools

Terje Ogden, Mari-Anne Sørlie

This study looked at how a school‑wide positive behavior support program was used in Norwegian primary schools. It found that using this approach helped improve student behavior and classroom climate, but results varied depending on school size and how well it was done.

Moral Disengagement in Primary School Children Involved in Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Cybergossip

Carmen Dueñas-Casado, Daniel Falla, Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, Eva M. Romera

This study looked at how kids in primary school may justify harmful behavior like bullying and cyberbullying over time. It found that online aggression especially leads children to loosen their sense of right and wrong, showing the need to teach moral thinking early in schools.