The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions, experiences, and
support needs of participants in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) implemented to
support students with emotional and behavioral crises in general schools. Focus
Group Interviews (FGIs) involved five homeroom teachers directly implementing
PBS in general schools and four members who supported them. Analysis of the
interviews, conducted in two rounds, yielded 9 categories and 26 meaning units
across three domains. First, exploring the status of life guidance and
perceptions of PBS in general schools unveiled the unique significance and
importance of PBS over existing life guidance policies. Second, exploring the
experience of implementing PBS in general schools revealed possibilities for
expansion, despite differences and constraints varying by school level. Third,
exploring the support needs for establishing PBS in general schools confirmed
demands at the levels of students, teachers, schools, school districts, and the
government. The results of this study could serve as foundational data useful
for expanding the PBS in general schools.