Effects of the Positive Action Program on Indicators of Positive Youth Development Among Urban Youth

被引:33
作者
Lewis, Kendra M. [1 ]
Vuchinich, Samuel [1 ]
Ji, Peter [2 ]
DuBois, David L. [2 ]
Acock, Alan [1 ]
Bavarian, Niloofar [1 ]
Day, Joseph [2 ]
Silverthorn, Naida [2 ]
Flay, Brian R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Oregon State Univ, Corvallis, OR 97331 USA
[2] Univ Illinois, Chicago, IL USA
关键词
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL; ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL STUDENTS; MATCHED-PAIR; SUBSTANCE USE; LOW-INCOME; PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR; HEALTH; CHILDHOOD; PROMOTION;
D O I
10.1080/10888691.2015.1039123
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
This study evaluated effects of Positive Action, a school-based social-emotional and character development intervention, on indicators of positive youth development (PYD) among a sample of low-income, ethnic minority youth attending 14 urban schools. The study used a matched-pair, cluster-randomized controlled design at the school level. A multiple-measure self-report protocol assessed four key strengths and resources for PYD: self-concept, peer affiliations, ethics, and social skills. Students (n=1170) were assessed from grades 3 to 8; the duration of the intervention, with drop-outs and late entrants was included in analyses. Growth curve analyses revealed evidence of favorable program effects on each of the four types of resources. The study contributes to PYD research by providing evidence for school-based interventions in low-income, urban contexts for ethnic minority youth.
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