A fun 6-week school program using videos, group chats, and tech games helped 10- and 11-year-olds in Tanzania feel better mentally — especially with anxiety and sadness — more than just learning the same topics without the activities.

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Promoting gender equity in very young adolescents: targeting a window of opportunity for social emotional learning and identity development

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2021 Dec 19

The study tested a social-emotional learning program for kids in Tanzania and found that the full version with group activities and reflection worked better than simpler versions, supporting the idea that comprehensive programs help kids' mental health.

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Promoting gender equity in very young adolescents: targeting a window of opportunity for social emotional learning and identity development

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12278-3

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Kids in cities in Tanzania between ages 10 and 11 feel more confident, curious, and better at working with others after doing a 6-week program that teaches social and emotional skills through hands-on activities—not just lessons.

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Teaching young kids in cities in Tanzania about emotions and relationships through hands-on group activities, talking about their experiences, and getting involved in their communities helps them believe more in equal rights between boys and girls—way more than just teaching them facts in class.

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