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Refusal skills: learning to be positively negative.

A P Goldstein

    Journal of Drug Education
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Youth often lack interpersonal skills to refuse drugs or alcohol. This article details Skillstreaming, an effective interpersonal skill training approach to enhance refusal abilities and promote real-world application.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science
    • Adolescent Development

    Background:

    • Adolescents frequently encounter peer pressure to use alcohol and illicit substances.
    • Deficiencies in interpersonal skills hinder effective refusal of substance offers among youth.
    • Developing robust refusal skills is crucial for preventing adolescent substance use.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and describe the Skillstreaming intervention for enhancing adolescent refusal skills.
    • To outline the training procedures, skill content, and transfer/maintenance strategies of Skillstreaming.
    • To highlight the effectiveness of Skillstreaming for behavioral enhancement in substance refusal contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of the Skillstreaming model, an interpersonal skill training program.

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  • Detailed explanation of specific refusal skill components and training modules.
  • Strategies for promoting skill generalization and long-term maintenance in real-world scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • Skillstreaming demonstrates apparent effectiveness in improving interpersonal refusal skills.
    • The intervention provides a structured approach to teaching and practicing refusal behaviors.
    • Methods are presented to ensure skills are applied and sustained outside of training.

    Conclusions:

    • Skillstreaming is a viable and effective approach for enhancing youth's ability to refuse drugs and alcohol.
    • Targeted interpersonal skill training can significantly improve behavioral outcomes in high-risk situations.
    • The described methods support the practical application and lasting impact of learned refusal competencies.