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ERIC Number: EJ533446
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-1055-6699
The Trading Cards Program: An Evaluation of Use of High School Role Models for Drug Abuse Prevention.
Harris, Jean L.; Ludwig, Michael
Journal of Health Education, v27 n3 p183-86 May-Jun 1996
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a program to positively influence students about substance use. Drug-free high school students modeled behaviors and social competencies for elementary students through ongoing relationships. Elementary students' surveys supported the use of role models to create a social norm that nonuse is acceptable. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, High School Students, Interpersonal Competence, Modeling (Psychology), Role Models, Smoking, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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