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Drug and Alcohol Prevention Project for Sixth Graders: First-Year Findings

NCJ Number
130973
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 26 Issue: 102 Dated: (Summer 1991) Pages: 287-293
Author(s)
K J Kreutter; H Gewirtz; J E Davenny; C Love
Date Published
1991
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Data gathered in this study are the first-year results of a 3-year program evaluation for a drug and alcohol prevention project.
Abstract
One hundred fifty-two 6th graders made up the target group which received instruction using Botvin's life skills training curriculum. Sixty-four additional subjects made up a control group which received no treatment. Both groups were pre- and posttested on the following variables: knowledge about and attitudes toward substances, self-concept, passivity, and locus of control. Results indicated that the program had a significant positive impact on the target subjects' passivity, knowledge about drugs and alcohol, and self-image. 2 tables and 32 references (Author abstract)