Effects of the Positive Action Program on Indicators of Positive Youth Development Among Urban Youth

Students in urban schools may have difficulties with their social-emotional and character development skills. This study interviewed students from 14 urban schools in Chicago in review of the Positive Action program to determine whether this intervention impacted their self-control, peer affiliations, ethics, and social skills development. Findings indicated that the Positive Action program did improve student's positive youth development and their social-emotional and character development skills.