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Classroom Based Substance Use Prevention Programs: A Meta-Analysis
| Title: | Classroom Based Substance Use Prevention Programs: A Meta-Analysis. |
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| Name(s): |
Boucher, Alyssa, Author , , Committee Chair , Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2012 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This paper reports on a meta-analysis performed on forty one studies evaluating classroom-based substance abuse primary prevention programs. Studies included were delivered in a classroom to the general student body, had a primary focus of substance abuse prevention, measured behavior change, and were published in peer-reviewed outlets between 2000 and 2011. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis was used to calculate a random effects Cohen's d and moderator analyses were conducted. Results indicated a significant effect for alcohol (d=0.10) and tobacco (d=0.09) in multi-target interventions. Specific program components and characteristics associated with more effective prevention programs are discussed. Despite the best efforts of those who develop and deliver intervention programs, as a whole, the impact is smaller than (")small.(") New or evolved programs should seek to incorporate the best predictors of effectiveness thereby improving efficacy. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0004360 (IID), ucf:49443 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2012-08-01 M.S. Sciences, Psychology Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | prevention -- substance use -- classroom based -- drug -- alcohol | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004360 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2012-08-15 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
