Social-Emotional Prevention Programs for Preschool Children’s Behavior Problems: A Multi-level Efficacy Assessment of Classroom, Risk Group, and Individual Level by Catrinel Alice Ştefan, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2018, delves into the critical role of social-emotional competencies in mitigating behavioral issues in preschool-aged children. This comprehensive work bridges fundamental research and applied practice, presenting a hybrid, multi-focused prevention framework designed for both at-risk and non-risk preschoolers. The framework integrates child, teacher, and parent involvement to foster positive development. Readers will find an in-depth, systematic evaluation of the program’s efficacy across multiple levels: classroom, risk group, and individual. Utilizing diverse research designs and statistical methodologies, the book meticulously explores the mechanisms of behavioral change triggered by intervention. The findings are critically examined, offering practical implications for educators and valuable insights for policymakers in early childhood education.
