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P Englander-Golden1, J Elconin, V Satir
1Department of Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma, 601 Elm, Room 730, 73019, Norman, OK.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|November 26, 2013
Summary
Students felt good and respected when assertively refusing alcohol/drugs. They also found that expressing care and friendship, not aggression, was most effective in helping friends who were using substances.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Social Skills Training
Background:
- Previous research on SAY IT STRAIGHT (SIS) training is detailed in a related paper.
- Understanding adolescent emotional responses during refusal and intervention scenarios is crucial for effective prevention programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the feelings and perceptions of 5th to 8th graders during role-playing exercises.
- To investigate student responses to scenarios involving refusal of alcohol/drugs and intervention with peers using substances.
Main Methods:
- Utilized role-playing scenarios as part of the SAY IT STRAIGHT (SIS) training.
- Collected qualitative feedback from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders regarding their emotional experiences and perceived effectiveness of different communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Students reported positive feelings and high self-esteem when assertively saying 'no' to alcohol/drugs.
- Those receiving an assertive refusal felt surprised, shocked, and respectful of the refuser.
- Expressing care, friendship, and physical touch was deemed more effective than aggression or excessive reasoning when helping a friend with substance use.
Conclusions:
- Assertive refusal strategies enhance self-esteem in adolescents.
- Effective peer intervention for substance use relies on empathy and supportive communication, not confrontation.
- Findings offer insights for refining assertiveness training and drug abuse prevention programs for young people.
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