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ERIC Number: EJ448178
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0090-1482
Natural Helpers Needs Assessment and Self-Esteem: Pro-Social Foundation for Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention.
Hicks, Gail F.; And Others
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v37 n2 p71-82 Win 1992
Natural Helpers program encourages prosocial peer support for coping with problems as early intervention and prevention strategy for reducing adolescent substance abuse. Examined relationship between wanting help with self-esteem and other adolescent problems, including substance abuse, as measured through Natural Helpers needs assessment process. Suggests ways program can encourage functional, earned self-esteem. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intervention, Needs Assessment, Peer Influence, Prevention, Prosocial Behavior, Self Esteem, Social Support Groups, Substance Abuse
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
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Identifiers: Natural Helpers