Quest: Skills for Growing

 Quest

Phone

(800) 837-2801

Quest International

Fax

(740) 522-6580

1984 Coffman Road

Website

www.quest.edu

P.O. Box 4850

 

  

Newark, OH 43058-4850

 

  

Program Description

Focus Area

Age Group

Substance Abuse Prevention

Elementary

Kindergarten through 5th Grades

Research Description

 Outcomes
  • improved perceptions of risks of harmful substances
  • increased knowledge of positive peer relationships
  • improved decision-making skills

Other studies reported improved teacher attitudes.

 

Research Category

4

Research Reviewed by Other Systems (Drug Strategies: Making the Grade)

Design

Quasi Experimental

 

Multiple Studies

Yes

Yearly evaluations

Sample Size

>50

Total Students=1,001 in experimental and control groups

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Student Attitude Survey

Results

Yes

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

Published

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that studies were published.

Follow-up Data

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that a follow-up study was conducted.

Award

N/A

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