Evaluation of a Self-Development Approach to Drug Education: Some Mixed Results
- 1 March 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Drug Education
- Vol. 7 (1) , 15-28
- https://doi.org/10.2190/kb74-gtrj-qw8c-6qjg
Abstract
A fifty hour self-development approach to drug education which included values clarification, empathy training, drug information, with considerable peer interaction was evaluated by means of a true experiment. No differences were found between treatment and no-treatment groups in terms of drug usage, drug knowledge, and self-esteem. However, the treated group did develop more empathy skills. The results are used to emphasize the importance of clearly stating objectives and designing specific interventions for each objective.Keywords
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