SEARCH Model

GLOSSARY

A data-driven model of positive education developed to help researchers organize current scientific findings and advance future research. The framework is also designed to help school leaders, teachers, and practitioners make evidence-based decisions when implementing education interventions. SEARCH is an acronym that stands for (i) Strengths, (ii) Emotional Management, (iii) Attention and Awareness, (iv) Relationships, (v) Coping, and (vi) Habits and Goals. See also positive education.

A colorful school building icon with a clock and a pink heart symbol for education and learning love.
A colorful school building icon with a clock and a pink heart symbol for education and learning love.

Reference:

Waters, L., & Loton, D. (2019). SEARCH: A meta-framework and review of the field of positive education. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 4(1), 1-46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-019-00017-4