Citation

Kumpfer KL, Alvarado R. Am. Psychol. 2003; 58(6-7): 457-465.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/0003-066X.58.6-7.457

PMID

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Abstract

Effective parenting is the most powerful way to reduce adolescent problem behaviors. Dissemination of research-based family interventions has been slow, with most practitioners still implementing ineffective programs. This article reviews 2 federal studies that involved national searches for effective family interventions targeting prebirth to adolescence: Preventing Substance Abuse Among Children and Adolescents: Family-Centered Approaches (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 1998) and Strengthening America's Families (R. Alvarado, K. L. Kumpfer, K. Kendall, S. Beesley, & C. Lee-Cavaness, 2000).

RESULTS identified 3 effective prevention approaches, 13 principles of effectiveness, and 35 programs. Recommendations include increased dissemination research on training and technical assistance systems, adoption with fidelity and quality, and gender-, age-, and culturally sensitive adaptations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)

Language: en