Exploring the efficacy of neuro-linguistic programming in alleviating school challenges among primary schoolchildren in Lebanon

Hiba Chehabeddine; Mouna Chehabeddine; Hiba Abdo; Inaam Nasrallah; Assem El-Kak; Georges  Hatem

doi:10.59400/apr.v2i1.551

Exploring the efficacy of neuro-linguistic programming in alleviating school challenges among primary schoolchildren in Lebanon

Hiba Chehabeddine Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9054-6574
Mouna Chehabeddine Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3926-9558
Hiba Abdo Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon http://orcid.org/0009-0008-5590-8055
Inaam Nasrallah Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon
Assem El-Kak Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon http://orcid.org/0009-0008-1661-0459
Georges Hatem Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat 1500, Lebanon; EPI Unit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, n° 135, 4050–600 Porto, Portugal http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0964-9722

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v2i1.551

Keywords: Neuro-linguistic programming; intervention; schoolchildren; Lebanon; academic performance; parents

Abstract

This four-month study investigated the impact of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) sessions on the strengths and difficulties of 128 elementary school students from a private school in Lebanon. Paired T-test and Pearson correlation analyses examined changes in behavior and academic performance pre- and post-NLP intervention. The findings revealed a significant reduction in headaches, stomachaches, and overall negative emotions such as unhappiness, depression, or tearfulness after NLP sessions. Although the case group had a higher proportion of females, no notable gender-based differences were observed. Positive correlations were identified between student age and emotional and conduct scores. While there was a decrease in reported fights and bullying post-intervention, it did not reach statistical significance. The study advocates for integrating NLP into traditional medical treatment programs, emphasizing its potential as a non-medical intervention, especially in integrated pain management strategies. The research underscores NLP’s role in addressing emotional and behavioral challenges among students.

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Chehabeddine, H., Chehabeddine, M., Abdo, H., Nasrallah, I., El-Kak, A., & Hatem, G. (2024). Exploring the efficacy of neuro-linguistic programming in alleviating school challenges among primary schoolchildren in Lebanon. Applied Psychology Research, 2(1), 551. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v2i1.551

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