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The Use of Empirical Curriculum Development to Improve Prevention Research.

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Sussman, Steve; And Others – American Behavioral Scientist, 1996

Maintains that empirical curriculum development (evaluating a curriculum as one develops it) can be a useful tool for drug abuse prevention efforts. Presents a model of a systemic process of empirical development that considers variables such as manipulation checks, interest, belief changes and perceived helplessness. Discusses research…

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Drug Abuse, Drug Education

Drug Abuse Prevention Programming: Do We Know What Content Works?

Peer reviewed

Donaldson, Stewart I; And Others – American Behavioral Scientist, 1996

Summarizes the theoretical underpinnings, substantive contents, and limitations of comprehensive social-influences-based drug abuse prevention programming. Reveals that different types of programming work well tailored to different populations and situations. Warns against the ad hoc dissemination of lessons that may not be effective. (MJP)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Change, Drug Abuse, Drug Education