Citation

Tymes DD, Outlaw KL, Hamilton BK. J. Community Health Nurs. 2016; 33(1): 11-19.

Affiliation

b School of Nursing, Troy University , Troy , Alabama.

Copyright

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

DOI

10.1080/07370016.2016.1120592

PMID

26813051

Abstract

This pilot project evaluated the effectiveness of a life skills training program for elementary-school-aged children for development of social confidence, self-management, and general social and drug resistance skills. The setting was a rural community after-school program. Children participated in 30-min weekly sessions for 8 weeks. Pre- and posttest scores were analyzed to determine effectiveness of the program.

RESULTS showed improvements in antismoking and antidrinking attitudes and use of self-management and general social skills, and social confidence in conflict situations. The life skills training intervention serves as a potential supplement to community programs for the prevention of behaviors such as bullying, smoking and drug use among elementary school aged children.

Language: en