Experimental Study of Assertion Training as a Drug Prevention Strategy for Use with College Students.

Williams, John M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ285072

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Publication Date: 1983-May

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Experimental Study of Assertion Training as a Drug Prevention Strategy for Use with College Students.

Williams, John M.; And Others

Journal of College Student Personnel, v24 n3 p201-06 May 1983

Assessed the impact of assertion training on college students' (N=48) drug use. Results showed the assertion training group exhibited significantly less willingness to use drugs, less drug use, and more drug refusals than a placebo discussion group. Results support the effectiveness of assertion in reducing peer pressure. (JAC)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Change, College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Drug Education, Drug Use, Higher Education, Peer Influence, Prevention

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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