ERIC Number: EJ1153286
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Aug
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Youths Perceive Some Improvement in Substance Abuse Prevention Knowledge, Skills, and Assets from Participation in 4-H Health Rocks!
Reeves, Kane T.; Donaldson, Joseph L.; Naylor, Mitchell; LeBleu, Lisa
Journal of Extension, v55 n4 Article 4RIB9 Aug 2017
The 4-H Health Rocks! curriculum aims to reduce use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and promote healthful lifestyle choices among 8- to 14-year-old youths. A retrospective "post-then-pre" survey of Tennessee participants was aimed at describing the demographic characteristics of participants and investigating respondents' perceptions of program outcomes. Although positive, significant results in youths' perceived knowledge, skills, and assets were found, the majority of youths reported no change from before program participation to after program participation. Recommendations include addressing the need for additional research that aligns respondents' perceptions with program delivery settings and the need to explore different evaluation approaches.
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Substance Abuse, Prevention, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Health Promotion, Children, Early Adolescents, Life Style, Attitude Change, Program Effectiveness, Surveys, Pretests Posttests, Extension Education, Statistical Analysis, Individual Characteristics
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
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