Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of First Step Next for Preschoolers with Social-Emotional Needs
Purpose: Few cost-effectiveness studies have been conducted on social-emotional interventions for students in preschool settings. The current study is a cost-effectiveness analysis of the First Step Next (FSN) intervention for preschool students. Method: Our approach involved a secondary analysis of...
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Published in | Research on social work practice Vol. 34; no. 8; pp. 902 - 911 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01.11.2024
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
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Summary: | Purpose: Few cost-effectiveness studies have been conducted on social-emotional interventions for students in preschool settings. The current study is a cost-effectiveness analysis of the First Step Next (FSN) intervention for preschool students. Method: Our approach involved a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial that utilized the ingredients method to estimate costs (Levin & McEwan, 2001). In addition, effect sizes were used to generate incremental cost-effectiveness ratios representing the cost of improving student outcomes by one standard deviation (1 SD). Results: FSN was more cost-effective for improving behavior in the school setting than in the home setting, with an average cost per 1 SD improvement of $3,833 and $6,329, respectively. Additionally, the intervention had greater cost-effectiveness for social skill-related outcomes than problem behavior-related outcomes among preschool students. Discussion: This study advances our understanding of the costs and outcomes of practices designed to improve the school success of our youngest learners. |
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ISSN: | 1049-7315 1552-7581 |
DOI: | 10.1177/10497315231208400 |