Preparing for the Drug Free Years
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Preparing for the Drug Free Years |
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(800) 736-2630 |
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Customer Service |
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(206) 286-1462 |
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Developmental Research and Programs |
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130 Nickerson Street, Suite 107 |
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Seattle, WA 98109 |
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Program Description
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Focus Area |
Age Group |
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Parent Skills / Education |
Elementary |
4th, 5th, |
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Substance Abuse Prevention |
Middle School |
6th, 7th, and 8th Grades |
Research Description
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Outcomes |
The following outcomes were not statistically significant:
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Research Category |
1 |
Large Scale, Externally Reviewed Research |
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Design |
Experimental |
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Multiple Studies |
Yes |
1996,1995,1994,1993,1990 |
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Sample Size |
>50 |
Experimental Group=85 families; Control Group=90 families in 1996 study |
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Valid/ Reliable Instrument |
Yes |
Observations of family interactions coded for degree of proactive communication, negative interactions, and relationship quality. |
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Results |
Yes |
Statistically significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed. |
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Published |
Yes |
The research reviewed indicated that program findings have been published (e.g., Journal of Marriage and Family, 1995). |
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Follow-up Data |
N/A |
Follow-up study is presently being conducted. |
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Award |
N/A |
The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards. |