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Considering a decision-making approach to youth violence prevention programs
D L Haynie1, C Alexander, S R Walters
1Prevention Research Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Development, National Institutes of Health, Rockville MD 20892, USA.
The Journal of School Health
|May 1, 1997
Summary
Youth violence is rising, often from escalating conflicts. This study explores enhancing adolescents' decision-making skills to prevent school violence, considering their unique perspectives in intervention programs.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Criminology
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Youth violence is an increasing concern, often stemming from escalated conflicts.
- Schools are central to violence prevention, yet few programs are rigorously evaluated.
- Effective interventions require understanding adolescents' decision-making in conflict.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore enhancing adolescents' decision-making skills for interpersonal violence management.
- To investigate adolescents' capabilities in conflict-related decision-making through a pilot study.
- To inform the development of effective school-based violence prevention programs.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study data analysis.
- Examination of decision-making processes in adolescent conflict scenarios.
- Qualitative insights into adolescent perspectives on violence management.
Main Results:
- Adolescents possess decision-making skills relevant to conflict management.
- Their unique perspectives are crucial for intervention design.
- Pilot data offers insights into adolescent decision-making in interpersonal conflict.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing decision-making skills is a viable strategy for adolescent violence prevention.
- Intervention programs must incorporate adolescents' viewpoints.
- Further research is needed to validate these findings in broader contexts.