In rigorous clinical studies*, the PATHS® program has been shown to:
- reduce teachers' reports of students exhibiting aggressive behavior by 32%
- increase teachers' reports of students exhibiting self-control by 36%
- increase reports of prosocial peer relations
- significantly improve students' ability to tolerate frustration
- increase students' scores on cognitive skills tests by 20%
- increase students' vocabulary for emotions by 68%
- increase students’ ability to use effective conflict resolution strategies
- reduce depression and sadness among students at risk
*at one or two-year follow-up, compared to matched-comparison children
Information and research articles demonstrating the impact of the PATHS® program can be accessed at: