ERIC Number: EJ793676
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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A Preliminary Evaluation of an Abstinence-Oriented Empowerment Program for Public School Youth
Abel, Eileen Mazur; Greco, Michele
Research on Social Work Practice, v18 n3 p223-230 2008
Objective: This article describes the process and outcomes of an abstinence-orientated empowerment program that was delivered to an adolescent multicultural population. Method: The study employed a time-limited pretest-posttest OXO design with an N of 130 drawn from youth in public schools from fifth grade to ninth grade. A paired-samples t test was utilized. Effect size was calculated using Cohen's d. Results: Statistically significant differences between the pre- and posttest scores of the treatment group were found for all study variables. Effect sizes were small. Conclusions: Outcomes suggest that a psychoeducational approach that is based on a developmental assets model may be a desirable strategy for those working to help teens to reduce high-risk behaviors. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Empowerment, Adolescents, Psychoeducational Methods, Self Esteem, Parent Child Relationship, Public Schools, Intervention, Pretests Posttests, Social Work, Early Parenthood, Program Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale
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