Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ540206
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7642
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The Use of Empirical Curriculum Development to Improve Prevention Research.
Sussman, Steve; And Others
American Behavioral Scientist, v39 n7 p838-52 Jun-Jul 1996
Maintains that empirical curriculum development (evaluating a curriculum as one develops it) can be a useful tool for drug abuse prevention efforts. Presents a model of a systemic process of empirical development that considers variables such as manipulation checks, interest, belief changes and perceived helplessness. Discusses research implications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Educational Development, Health Education, Higher Education, Preventive Medicine, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Research Needs, Research Problems, Social Problems, Social Science Research
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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