Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Learning Resilience
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Whole class
Aims
The program aims to improve body esteem and self-esteem and develop resilience against social pressures to conform to appearance ideals.Program theory
The tripartite influence model and the biopsychosocial model of the development of body image and eating problems inform the program content.Topics
Understanding media appearance pressures on boys and girls, understanding peer pressures and developing ways to support friends, reducing appearance comparisons and appearance conversations, putting it all into action.Cost
Program structure
6 sessions.Instructor
- External facilitator
- Psychologist
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
Facilitator's Manual.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
Ongoing support
If assistance is required in interpreting the Facilitator’s Manual (or other aspects of the program), email Professor Susan Paxton.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Attend program sessions with child
- Follow-up information provided after program
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
La Trobe University
Program authors
Professor Susan J Paxton and Dr Sian A McLean
- La Trobe University,Melbourne VIC 3086 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Quasi-experimental |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Semi |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Web based |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
VIC |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 19 November 2021