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An evaluation of prototype school-based peer counseling program.

S Kim1, J H McLeod, D Rader

  • 1Drug Education Center, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Journal of Drug Education
|January 1, 1992
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This school-based peer counseling (PRC) program improved student self-esteem and social values. Students also reported more positive attitudes toward the PRC program content and instructors compared to regular school curricula.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • School Counseling Programs

Background:

  • School-based peer counseling (PRC) programs offer a unique approach to student support.
  • Evaluating the short-term outcomes of such programs is crucial for understanding their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the short-term outcomes of a school-based peer counseling (PRC) program at North Forsyth High School.
  • To assess student perceptions of program content and instructor quality.
  • To measure changes in trainee self-esteem and social values, and evaluate program reach.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multiple evaluation designs, including individual growth curve models in the absence of a control group.
  • Assessed trainee attitudes towards program content and instructors.

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  • Administered the Peer Training Evaluation Instrument pre- and post-program to measure self-esteem and social values.
  • Determined program reach among potential student clients.

    • Main Results:

    • A significantly higher proportion of students favored the PRC program content over regular curricula.
    • Students reported more favorable attitudes towards PRC instructors compared to regular teachers.
    • The PRC program led to significant improvements in trainee self-esteem (p < .01) and social values (p < .05).
    • The program reached 18.4% of potential clients through 61 peer counselors.

    Conclusions:

    • The school-based peer counseling program demonstrated positive short-term outcomes.
    • The program effectively enhanced student self-esteem, social values, and attitudes towards program elements.
    • Peer counseling can be a valuable addition to school support systems, reaching a notable percentage of students.