ABAN AYA Classroom Content

ABAN AYA Classroom Content

• INFORMATION

– Prevalence and nature of risky behaviors

– Consequences of engaging in risky behaviors

– On the proper use of medicines

• SOCIAL INFLUENCES

– Awareness of social influences from peers, family, media, etc

– Corrections of normative misperceptions

• PROBLEM SOLVING

– Decision making– Goal setting

• SOCIAL SKILLS

– Assertiveness/Resistance skills– Risk management or avoidance– Conflict resolution, mediation– Social networking

• CULTURAL PRACTICES AND VALUES

– Cultural pride/history (Kwanzza - Nguzo Saba)

– Articulation of community roles

Male violence growth curves by condition (Aban Aya 4 schools per condition)

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Male substance use growth curves (logit) (Aban Aya)

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Female violence: 3-Class Model

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Male violence: 3-Class Model

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Most universal programs have their greatest effects on those who most need it!

Male delinquency behavior growth curves (Aban Aya)

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Summary of Mediation Results for Males (Aban Aya)

SDC & SCEstimate

Sub. Use

Attitudes

Frnd Bhv.

Encourage

SDC & SC

Attitudes

Violence

Intentions

Estimate

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SDC Condom Use

Mediation analyses not yet done

Positive Action Overview1. The core of Positive Action is contained in an underlying

philosophy that is described in the Thoughts-Actions-Feelings Circle.

2. Positive Action teaches the positive actions for the whole self through six units that are contained in six program components.

3. The six completely prepared components are: 1. Teacher/staff training

2. K-12 curriculum

3. Climate Development

4. Counselors program

5. Family program

6. Community program

Logic/Theoretic Model of the Expected Effects of the Positive Action Program

Program Components Immediate Outcomes

Attitudes Toward Behaviors,

Social Normative Beliefs,

Self-Efficacy

Improved School Attendance, Gradesand Test Scores

* Improved relationships among school administrators, teachers, parents & community.* Improved classroom management.* Increased involvement of school with parents & community.

Climate Development, Family Kit, Teacher/Staff Training, K–12 Instruction Curriculum, Drug Education Supplements, Community Kit,Counseling Kit

Improved

Learning

Environment

1. Improved character/self-concept2. Learning/Study skills3. Self-Management4. Interpersonal/social skills5. Self-honesty, responsibility6. Goal setting, future orientation

PA Unit

ImprovedSocialand

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Fewer Disciplinary Problems; ReducedSubstance Use; Less Violence

Expected Effects Expected Impact

Effects of 3 or 4 years of PA on 5th grade student self-reports of substance use: Hawaii randomized trial 2005 & 2006

All differences significant at p < .05

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Smoked acigarette (or used

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Effects of 3 or 4 years of PA on student self-reports of violence and sexual behaviors: Hawaii randomized trial 2005 & 2006 --

All differences significant at p < .05

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Carried aknife or razor to

use to hurtsomeone*

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someone onpurpose to hurt

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Carried agun*

Shot atsomeone*

Voluntarysex with

someone of theopposite sex*

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Effect of PA on SAT (Stanford 9) Reading ScoresHawaii Randomized Trial 2000-2006 (4 yrs of PA)

(No testing in 2001 due to a teacher strike)

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