Results of an Alcohol Prevention Program with Urban American Indian Youth

Authors: Moran, James; Bussey, Marian

Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, Volume 24, Number 1, February 2007 , pp. 1-21(21)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

In comparing alcohol use among American Indian and non-Indian youth, the age at first involvement with alcohol is younger for Indians, the frequency and amount of drinking are greater, and the negative consequences are more common. This article presents the results of an innovative alcohol prevention program for urban Indian youth, blending mainstream prevention approaches with culturally appropriate intervention. A quasi-experimental treatment/non-equivalent control group research design was used to evaluate the Seventh Generation Program, comparing scores over time on measures assessing alcohol beliefs as well as decision-making, social support, locus of control, self-concept, depression, and ethnic identity. Results of repeated measures analysis revealed significant effects for treatment in the areas of alcohol beliefs, social support, locus of control and depression.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-006-0049-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: jmoran@du.edu

Publication date: 2007-02-01