Doing PAXY Things: Swedish 3rd-Grade Students' Feelings and Attitudes towards Participation in the PAX Good Behavior Game
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| Title: | Doing PAXY Things: Swedish 3rd-Grade Students' Feelings and Attitudes towards Participation in the PAX Good Behavior Game |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Emma Hübinette, Stina Udén, Gustav Nilsson (ORCID |
| Source: | European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research. 2024 7(3):143-157. |
| Availability: | Eurasian Society of Educational Research. 7321 Parkway Drive South, Hanover, MD 21076. e-mail: publisher@ejper.com; Web site: https://www.ejper.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Grade 3 Primary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Grade 3, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Psychological Patterns, Educational Games, Learner Engagement, Intervention, Self Management, Social Behavior, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification |
| Geographic Terms: | Sweden |
| ISSN: | 2589-949X |
| Abstract: | The PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX-GBG) is a school-based intervention shown to enhance student self-regulation, encourage prosocial behavior, and curb challenging behaviors. However, little is understood about students' perspectives on the intervention. In this study, we conducted a survey and semi-structured interviews with 3rd-grade students in Sweden to examine their feelings and attitudes towards PAX-GBG. Thematic analysis revealed five themes: 'enjoying our PAX-classroom', 'I can do this', 'it's tough (sometimes)', 'making sense', and 'grease for the wheels'. Survey results showed mostly positive feelings towards PAXGBG activities. Overall, the participants displayed positive attitudes towards PAX-GBG, indicating its appreciation and suitability for students. Moreover, many found the intervention effective in fostering appropriate behaviors and deterring inappropriate ones, consistent with previous quantitative studies. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1439910 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX-GBG) is a school-based intervention shown to enhance student self-regulation, encourage prosocial behavior, and curb challenging behaviors. However, little is understood about students' perspectives on the intervention. In this study, we conducted a survey and semi-structured interviews with 3rd-grade students in Sweden to examine their feelings and attitudes towards PAX-GBG. Thematic analysis revealed five themes: 'enjoying our PAX-classroom', 'I can do this', 'it's tough (sometimes)', 'making sense', and 'grease for the wheels'. Survey results showed mostly positive feelings towards PAXGBG activities. Overall, the participants displayed positive attitudes towards PAX-GBG, indicating its appreciation and suitability for students. Moreover, many found the intervention effective in fostering appropriate behaviors and deterring inappropriate ones, consistent with previous quantitative studies. |
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| ISSN: | 2589-949X |
