Comparison of dreams and perma interventions in middle school underachievers

Abstract

Teenagers at present are battling with personal uncertainties, concerns with newlinesocialization, transition in belief systems, and attitudinal changes that affect their personal and social growth. There is a need for caregivers, school authorities, and the community at large to recognize the needs of these teenagers by being a part of their system. It also necessitates integrating a positive environment within the ecosystem of teenagers to nurture their inner strengths for holistic growth. This study aimed at comparing the outcome of DREAMS (Desire, Readiness, Empowerment, Action, Mastery for Success) and PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and newlineAccomplishment) interventions in middle school underachiever s self-esteem and wellbeing. The quantitative phase integrated a pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design with a waitlist control group for both the interventions. A total of 121 participants participated in the DREAMS intervention for six months and PERMA intervention for four months. The results indicated an increase in self-esteem and well-being post DREAMS intervention than PERMA intervention. Qualitative findings further validated the quantitative results of newlinethe second intervention showed the contextual impact on the psychosocial attributes of newlineteenagers. This study led to the development of virtual models as pedagogical tools for newlinepersonal development through community intervention and positive psychology constructs.Further research can be done in studying both interventions independently through a longitudinal study by using mixed methods.