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Nathaniel R Riggs1, Pamela Elfenbaum, Mary Ann Pentz

  • 1Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California, Alhambra, California 91803, USA. nriggs@usc.edu

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|June 20, 2006
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Parent program participation in Project STAR enhanced parents' perceived influence over adolescent substance use. Activities like parent-school committees and homework sessions were particularly effective in boosting parental self-efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent substance abuse prevention
  • Parenting interventions
  • Public health

Background:

  • Adolescent drug abuse poses significant public health challenges.
  • Evidence-based prevention programs are crucial for mitigating risks.
  • Parental involvement is a key factor in adolescent behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the parent program component of Project STAR.
  • To assess the impact of specific parent program activities on parental influence.
  • To understand how parent interventions affect perceptions of child substance use.

Main Methods:

  • 351 parents of middle school students participated.
  • Schools were assigned to program or comparison conditions.

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  • Self-report surveys were administered at baseline and two-year follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • Parents in the overall program reported greater perceived influence over child substance use.
    • Participation in parent-school committees and homework activities significantly increased parental influence.
    • These findings highlight the positive impact of targeted parental engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Parent interventions can enhance parental self-efficacy in managing child behavior and communication.
    • Findings support the development of cost-effective, immediate prevention strategies for parents.
    • Strengthening parental influence is a viable approach to adolescent drug abuse prevention.