| Computeen: a randomized trial of a preventive computer and psychosocial skills curriculum for at-risk adolescents. | |
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PMID: 19669886 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Computeen, a preventive technology and psychosocial skills development program for at-risk adolescents, was designed to improve computer skills, self-esteem, and school attitudes, and reduce behavior problems, by combining elements of community-based and empirically supported prevention programs. Fifty-five mostly Latino adolescents from 12 to 16 years old who were living in affordable housing communities participated in this randomized wait-list control study. Results showed considerable improvements in computer self-efficacy, decreases in internalizing behavior problems, and excellent attendance and consumer satisfaction. Self-esteem and school motivation results were mixed. Computer self-efficacy mediated the relationship between improved computer skills and self-esteem. Younger adolescents showed greater improvement than did older adolescents. EDITORS' STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS: Although there are limitations to this study's sample size and scope, Computeen appears promising as a developmentally appropriate, strengths-based prevention program. |
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Authors:
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Jason M Lang; Jill Waterman; Bruce L Baker |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-08-11 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of primary prevention Volume: 30 ISSN: 1573-6547 ISO Abbreviation: J Prim Prev Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-24 Completed Date: 2009-12-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8213457 Medline TA: J Prim Prev Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 587-603 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Child Health and Development Institute, Suite 367, Farmington, CT 06032, USA. jason.lang@alumni.tufts.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Curriculum* Female Humans Interpersonal Relations* Interviews as Topic Los Angeles Male Program Evaluation Self Concept* Self Efficacy User-Computer Interface* |
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1 F31 MH068096/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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