Citation

Bosworth K, Espelage DL, DuBay T, Daytner G, Karageorge K. Am. J. Health Behav. 2000; 24(4): 268-280.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, PNG Publications)

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Abstract

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' beliefs 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). CONCLUSION: Multimedia might be useful in changing some of the mediating factors associated with violence and might have the potential for changing violent behavior. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the American Academy of Health Behavior)

For more information about SMART Talk, now known as SMART Team, see VioPro record number 1033.

Juvenile Violence
Computer Based
Violence Prevention
Violence Intervention
Early Adolescence
Prevention Program
Intervention Program
Prosocial Skills
Social Skills Development
Social Skills Training
Anger Management
Program Development
Conflict Resolution
Early Adolescence
Junior High School Student
Juvenile Anger
Child Anger
Child Violence
Child Development
Juvenile Development
Youth Development
Prevention Program
Program Evaluation
Late Childhood
Early Adolescence
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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