Gender also seems to be a significant variable when it comes to the outcomes of the FRIENDS program. The results from Chapter Two show the same tendency reported in other studies of the FRIENDS program (Lock & Barrett, 2003; Matsumoto & Shimizu, 2016; Pahl & Barrett, 2010; Stopa et al., 2010), indicating that the results seem to be more pronounced with girls than boys. However, findings from studies promoting social and emotional skills in schools have been mixed (Holen, Waaktaar, Lervag, & Ystgaard, 2012). When researchers and teachers adapt the intervention, gender issues should be considered as a significant aspect influencing the intervention’s outcomes. More specifically, possible adjustments in the intervention need to consider meeting…