Peer-Planned Social Activities for Preventing Alcohol Use among Young Adolescents.

Komro, Kelli A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ538476

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Publication Date: 1996

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Peer-Planned Social Activities for Preventing Alcohol Use among Young Adolescents.

Komro, Kelli A.; And Others

Journal of School Health, v66 n9 p328-34 Nov 1996

The Project Northland peer participation program tested the feasibility and effect of involving students in planning and promoting alcohol-free peer social activities. Longitudinal studies indicated nearly half of the student cohort participated. There was a relationship between students' involvement with planning and lower rate of alcohol use. (SM)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Comprehensive School Health Education, Drinking, Grade 6, Grade 7, Health Promotion, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle School Students, Peer Influence, Program Development, Social Life, Student Behavior, Student Participation

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota

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