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Citation

Junge C, Krienke UJ, Böhme K, Prüß F, Sander A, Niemann J, Langosch JM. J. Addict. Dis. 2016; 35(2): 128-134.

Affiliation

e Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy University of Freiburg Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10550887.2015.1136492

PMID

26745346

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study is based on a drug prevention project for children in the German-Polish border region known as "Pomerania." The aim of this project was to minimize risk behaviors while developing social skills as protective factors through project-specific training interventions.

OBJECTIVES: The present study especially investigates the development of social skills and risk behaviors at German and Polish primary schools in the critical transitional period from primary to secondary school. DESIGN/METHODS: Data on German fourth graders and Polish sixth graders was collected by means of a longitudinal and control group design through third-party assessment from teachers. The data on social skills was collected through the use of standardized assessment instruments.

RESULTS: The study established that social skills could indeed be increased through training and that risk behaviors decreased in both of the treatment groups. The control group showed altogether an increase in risk behavior and a decrease in coping skills. In the Polish treatment group, even risk behaviors which had been detected previously decreased. The German control group showed an increase in risk behaviors and a decrease in coping skills.

DISCUSSION: In the case of the younger German pupils, the effectiveness of the interventions was exhibited indirectly. Despite variations in age and cultural differences, the effects of training were noticeable in children from both countries. The intervention program offered the children adequate assistance in order to successfully cope with this stressful life event. It promoted the development of social skills while minimizing risk behaviors.


Language: en

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