Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models
Published on: December 23, 2025
Teen Choices, an Online Stage-Based Program for Healthy, Nonviolent Relationships: Development and Feasibility Trial
Deborah A Levesque1, Janet L Johnson1, Janice M Prochaska1
1Pro-Change Behavior Systems, Inc., South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.
This study tested an online program, Teen Choices, for preventing teen dating violence. The evidence-based intervention showed high feasibility and acceptability among high school students, indicating potential for widespread use.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Technology in Education
Background:
- Teen dating violence is a significant public health issue requiring effective prevention strategies.
- Existing prevention programs may lack scalability and tailored feedback mechanisms.
- Online interventions offer a promising avenue for accessible and adaptable health education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and feasibility testing of an online, evidence-based intervention for teen dating violence prevention.
- To evaluate the acceptability and usability of the "Teen Choices: A Program for Healthy, Non-Violent Relationships" intervention.
- To assess the potential for disseminating this intervention to a wider audience.
Main Methods:
- The "Teen Choices" program was developed using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change and expert system technology.
- The intervention delivered tailored assessments and feedback based on participants' stage of change, dating status, and risk level.
- Feasibility and acceptability were assessed through completion rates and participant evaluations among high school students.
Main Results:
- 100% of participants completed the "Teen Choices" intervention session as intended, demonstrating high feasibility.
- The program received favorable evaluations, with 88.7% finding the feedback easy to understand and 86.7% believing it could foster healthier relationships.
- These findings indicate strong user acceptance and engagement with the online intervention.
Conclusions:
- The "Teen Choices" online intervention is a feasible and acceptable method for teen dating violence prevention.
- The program's tailored feedback and evidence-based approach show promise for promoting healthy relationship skills.
- This approach offers a scalable and accessible strategy for disseminating dating violence prevention efforts.
Related Concept Videos
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Relationship Growth
Relationship Formation
Couples Therapy
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...
Family Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...

