Table 2 Comparison of pre- and post-test mean SDQ scores for the intervention arm
SDQ scales and sub scales | Pre- intervention Mean (SD) | Post- intervention Mean (SD) | t- statistic | p- value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parent | ||||
Externalizing behaviours | 14.5 (2.5) | 8.4 (2.6) | 41.18 | 0.001 |
Conduct problems | 7.0 (1.7) | 3.7 (1.7) | 33.37 | 0.001 |
Hyperactivity | 7.47 (1.6) | 4.7 (1.7) | 28.08 | 0.001 |
Internalizing behaviours | 10.8 (4.6) | 5.4 (3.2) | 33.12 | 0.001 |
Emotional problems | 5.3 (2.9) | 3.6 (2.1) | 11.41 | 0.001 |
Peer problems | 5.4 (2.1) | 4.6 (2.1) | 6.71 | 0.001 |
Total difficulty score | 25.3 (5.7) | 16.6 (4.7) | 28.12 | 0.001 |
Pro social score | 2.1 (1.5) | 5.38 (2.1) | −30.16 | 0.001 |
Teacher | ||||
Externalizing behaviours | 13.6 (2.5) | 9.6 (1.9) | 25.70 | 0.001 |
Conduct problems | 6.4 (1.6) | 4.4 (1.4) | 20.49 | 0.001 |
Hyperactivity | 7.2 (1.7) | 5.3 (1.6) | 17.48 | 0.001 |
Internalizing behaviours | 12.0 (3.4) | 1.52 (2.9) | 10.13 | 0.001 |
Emotional problems | 5.3 (2.9) | 5.1 (2.1) | 1.55 | 0.120 |
Peer problems | 7.3 (1.6) | 5.4 (1.7) | 16.87 | 0.001 |
Total difficulty score | 26.2 (4.9) | 20.1 (4.2) | 19.87 | 0.001 |
Pro social score | 2.3 (1.5) | 5.5 (1.8) | −28.49 | 0.001 |
Student | ||||
Externalizing behaviours | 13.8 (2.7) | 7.39 (4.7) | 26.40 | 0.001 |
Conduct problems | 7.4 (1.6) | 3.1 (2.5) | 31.94 | 0.001 |
Hyperactivity | 6.4 (2.0) | 4.27 (2.7) | 13.66 | 0.001 |
Internalizing behaviours | 13.6 (3.3) | 10.65 (4.6) | 11.37 | 0.001 |
Emotional problems | 6.5 (2.2) | 5.40 (2.9) | 6.38 | 0.001 |
Peer problems | 7.1 (1.9) | 5.3 (2.1) | 14.43 | 0.001 |
Total difficulty score | 27.4 (4.9) | 18.05 (8.5) | 21.16 | 0.001 |
Pro social score | 2.1 (1.4) | 7.3 (2.6) | −36.51 | 0.001 |