Strengthening Families Program
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Strengthening Families Program |
Phone |
(515) 294-4127 |
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Richard Spoth, Ph.D., Project Director |
Fax |
(515) 294-3613 |
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2625 North Loop Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 500 |
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Ames, IA 50010 |
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Program Description
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Focus Area |
Age Group |
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Parent Skills / Education |
Middle School |
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Substance Abuse Prevention |
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Violence Prevention |
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Research Description
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Outcomes |
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Research Category |
5 |
Local Research |
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Design |
Experimental |
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Multiple Studies |
Yes |
Yearly evaluations |
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Sample Size |
>50 |
Experimental Group=71 families; No-treatment group=47 families; General Comparison Group=90 families |
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Valid/ Reliable Instrument |
Yes |
Child Behavior Checklist; Parent Attitude Scale; Moos Family Environment Scale |
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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 were published (e.g., Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology) |
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Follow-up Data |
Mostly Positive |
Study was conducted 2 years after program participation. Results indicated that program effects were sustained. |
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Award |
Yes |
Cited as an effective program by National Institute on Drug Abuse |