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Weichold, Karina; Brambosch, Anett; Silbereisen, Rainer K. – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2012
This study investigated the effectiveness of a life skills program with regard to alcohol consumption, life skills, knowledge, and school bonding for young adolescents. The focus was on the moderating role of gender, based on the assumption that life skills programs may address specific needs of adolescent girls better than those of boys. The…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Drinking, Early Adolescents, Program Effectiveness
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Lieberman, Lisa D.; Berlin, Cydelle; Palen, Lori-Ann; Ashley, Olivia Silber – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2012
Early adolescence is a crucial period for preventing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This study evaluated STAR LO, a theater-based intervention designed to affect antecedents of sexual activity among urban early adolescents (N = 1,143). Public elementary/middle schools received the intervention or served as a wait-listed…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Sexuality, Females, Prevention