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Effectiveness of One-Year Participation in School-Based Volunteer-Facilitated Peer Support Groups.
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Wassef, Adel; Mason, Gayle; Collins, Melissa Lassiter; VanHaalen, John; Ingham, Denise – Adolescence, 1998
Evaluates the effectiveness of one-year participation in a program of volunteer-facilitated peer support groups conducted in a southwest Texas high school. Results of program evaluation by participants (N=118) indicate that the program was highly accepted even though two-thirds of the students had initially felt uncomfortable in the group.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Drinking, Drug Use, Emotional Response
In Search of Effective Programs to Address Students' Emotional Distress and Behavioral Problems. Part III: Student Assessment of School-Based Support Groups.
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Wassef, Adel; And Others – Adolescence, 1996
Discusses a study of 250 high school students who participated in weekly peer support groups. The program was accepted and showed signs of success, helping alcohol and substance users reduce their intake and helping keep potential dropouts in school. Indicates peer support groups can help in early recognition and management of emotional and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Dropouts, Emotional Problems
In Search of Effective Programs to Address Students' Emotional Distress and Behavioral Problems. Part 1: Defining the Problem.
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Wassef, Adel; And Others – Adolescence, 1995
Evaluated the educational, psychological, and medical literature that addressed emotional difficulties and behavioral problems in students. Determined that the lack of consensus on the terms used to describe the problem prevented accurate assessment of its prevalence. Concludes that low-cost, gate-keeping mechanisms are needed to facilitate early…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems, High School Students