Coping Power

Phone

(919) 684-8732

Dr. Karen Wells

Fax

(919) 684-8400

Duke University

Email

kcwells@acpub.duke.edu

Durham, NC 27706

 Focus Area

Age Group

Problem Solving

Elementary

4^th, 5^th, and

Violence Prevention

Middle School

6^th Grades

Outcomes

• lower rates of drug and alcohol involvement
• higher levels of self-esteem
• higher levels of social problem-solving skills

Research Category

5

Local Research

Design

Quasi Experimental

Multiple Studies

Yes

1992,1986,1985,1984

Sample Size

<50

Coping Group with Aggressive Boys=31; Untreated Aggressive Group=52; Nonaggressive Group=62 in the 1992 study

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory; Problem-Solving Measure for Conflict; Behavior Observation Schedule for Pupils and Teachers; self-report survey of alcohol and drug use

Results

Yes

Statistically significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed.

Published

Yes

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1992

Follow-up Data

Mostly Negative

Study was conducted 3 years after program participation. Results indicated that there were no long- term effects.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards.