Development and pilot evaluation of a universal intervention – Enhancing resilience in culturally and linguistically diverse primary school classrooms

Enhancing resilience in children with classroom-based interventions can increase their psychosocial well-being. This study describes the development and pilot evaluation of a universal intervention directed at promoting resilience in culturally and linguistically diverse classes. Two third grade and one fourth grade class were included (N = 60). The main goal was to test the feasibility of the intervention. Preliminary quantitative results were obtained on resilience, quality of life and behaviour. The intervention was evaluated positively by teachers and students enjoyed participating. There was no significant influence on resilience. Total quality of life, Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being were increased in boys but not in girls. The intervention should be tested in a larger study including a control group and follow-up measure.