Preliminary evaluation of a multimedia violence prevention program for adolescents
Preliminary evaluation of a multimedia violence prevention program for adolescents
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DOI：
10.5993/ajhb.24.4.3
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发表时间：
2000-07-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Karageorge, K
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作者：
Bosworth, K;Espelage, D;Karageorge, K
目的：评估包含一些理论驱动的愤怒管理和冲突解决模块的基于计算机的干预（SMART Talk）的影响。方法：将558名初中生按学业小组随机分为干预组和对照组，分别在实施前和实施后完成评估。MANCOVA用于评估两组在自我意识、对暴力的态度、自我效能、使用非暴力策略的意图和攻击行为方面的差异。结果：干预成功地减少了学生支持暴力的信念，增加了他们使用非暴力策略的意图。没有发现性别、种族或免费或减少午餐（社会经济地位的衡量标准）资格的结果差异。结论：多媒体可能有助于改变一些与暴力有关的中介因素，并可能有改变暴力行为的潜力。
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a computer-based intervention (SMART Talk) containing a number of theoretically driven anger-management and conflict-resolution modules. Methods: Middle school students (N=558) were randomly assigned by academic teams to either intervention or control group and completed assessments before and after implementation. MANCOVA was used to assess differences between the 2 groups on self-awareness, attitudes toward violence, self-efficacy, intentions to use nonviolent strategies, and aggressive behavior. Results: The intervention was successful in diminishing students' belief supportive of violence and increasing their intentions to use nonviolent strategies. No outcome differences were found for gender, race, or eligibility for free or reduced lunch (a measure of socioeconomic status). Conclusions: Multimedia might be useful in changing some of the mediating factors associated with violence and might have the potential for changing violent behavior.