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The search for effective prevention programs: what we learned along the way
R H Price1, E L Cowen, R P Lorion
1Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48106.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study summarizes American Psychological Association (APA) efforts to identify model prevention programs for at-risk groups across the lifespan. It details selection criteria and program content, discussing implications for program development and evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Program Development
Background:
- High-risk groups require targeted prevention programs.
- The American Psychological Association (APA) convened a task force to address this need.
- Effective prevention programs are crucial for diverse populations across the lifespan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the APA task force's efforts in identifying model prevention programs.
- To outline criteria for selecting effective prevention programs.
- To discuss the implications for constructing, implementing, and evaluating these programs.
Main Methods:
- Review of APA task force findings.
- Analysis of criteria for program selection.
- Examination of program content and implementation strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of key characteristics of model prevention programs.
- Description of criteria for program selection based on evidence.
- Discussion of factors influencing successful program implementation and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Effective prevention programs require careful construction, implementation, and evaluation.
- Standardized criteria can guide the selection of evidence-based programs.
- The APA's work provides a framework for advancing prevention science for at-risk populations.