Research that has evaluated the effectiveness of school-based programs that are designed to build self-esteem has found that
A) program participants used drugs and alcohol at lower rates than students who didn't participate in such programs.
B) there were substantial improvements in school attendance and academic performance after the programs ended.
C) program participants reported having larger social networks and higher quality friendships than students who didn't participate.
D) there were no significant positive outcomes that could be tied back to participation in these programs.

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Research has found that school-based programs designed to build self-esteem have not been shown to have significant positive outcomes. Studies have found that such programs may not be effective at actually improving self-esteem, and that other factors such as social support and achievement may be stronger predictors of self-esteem. Some studies have also raised concerns about the potential for these programs to inadvertently reinforce stereotypes and negative beliefs about certain groups of students.

Research That Has Evaluated the Effectiveness of School-Based Programs That