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Parents' perceptions of a school-based prevention education program.

J F Donnermeyer1

  • 1Department of Human and Community Resource Development, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.

Journal of Drug Education
|November 25, 2000
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Parents generally hold positive views of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, particularly when they perceive the D.A.R.E. officer as an effective educator. Further research is needed on parental perceptions of prevention education

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Education

Background:

  • Limited research exists on parental perspectives regarding prevention education programs.
  • Parental views are crucial as families are primary socializers and can influence program effectiveness.
  • Understanding parent perceptions is key to reinforcing or counteracting prevention education messages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze parents' views on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
  • To explore how parental involvement and knowledge influence their perceptions of D.A.R.E.
  • To investigate the relationship between perceived effectiveness of D.A.R.E. officers and parental satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A statewide survey was conducted among adults with children who participated in D.A.R.E. within the past year.

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  • Participants were drawn from rural, suburban, and urban communities.
  • The survey assessed parent involvement, knowledge, and overall views of the D.A.R.E. program.

    • Main Results:

    • Parental involvement and knowledge of D.A.R.E. were found to be high.
    • Parents generally expressed very positive opinions about the D.A.R.E. program.
    • Positive perceptions were particularly strong when parents viewed the D.A.R.E. officer as an effective educator.

    Conclusions:

    • Parents are generally supportive of the D.A.R.E. program, especially when the educator is perceived as effective.
    • More research is essential to understand parental views on prevention education.
    • Parental perceptions may mediate the impact of prevention efforts on youth substance use attitudes and behaviors.