The SOGREV project implements and evaluates a social education group program for children with the aim of promoting their interaction with peers. The educational concept includes leisure activities designed to create a protected environment, thereby reducing anxiety and improving relationship-related aspects with peers. The children examined in this study are already receiving individual outpatient assistance from youth welfare services and have particularly frequent difficulties in establishing contact with their peers. Due to existing behavioral patterns or family problems, the children are already receiving an average of six hours of support per week from an educational specialist. Previous results confirm the effectiveness of targeted prevention projects for children, adolescents, and families who already exhibit problematic behaviors that cause suffering to both themselves and others. Previous research shows particularly high effects of social group work in promoting resources such as social integration, autonomy, and self-confidence. It can be assumed that target group-specific and low-threshold prevention services can contribute to reducing existing stress.
Original language: German