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- Title
Family-strengthening approaches for the prevention of youth problem behaviors.
- Authors
Kumpfer, Karol L; Alvarado, Rose
- Abstract
Effective parenting is the most powerful way to reduce adolescent problem behaviors. Dissemination of research-based family interventions has been slow, with most practitioners still implementing ineffective programs. This article reviews 2 federal studies that involved national searches for effective family interventions targeting pre-birth to adolescence: Preventing Substance Abuse Among Children and Adolescents: Family-Centered Approaches (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 1998) and Strengthening America's Families (R. Alvarado, K. L. Kumpfer, K. Kendall, S. Beesley, & C. Lee-Cavaness, 2000). Results identified 3 effective prevention approaches, 13 principles of effectiveness, and 35 programs. Recommendations include increased dissemination research on training and technical assistance systems, adoption with fidelity and quality, and gender-, age-, and culturally sensitive adaptations.
- Publication
The American psychologist, 2003, Vol 58, Issue 6-7, p457
- ISSN
0003-066X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1037/0003-066X.58.6-7.457