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Preventing substance abuse and relationship violence: Proof-of-concept evaluation of a social, multi-user, tablet-based game

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  • Elias-Lambert, Nada
  • Boyas, Javier F.
  • Black, Beverly M.
  • Schoech, Richard J.

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Increasing evidence suggests that using technology and Internet-based methods in prevention programming can be an efficacious delivery practice. This literature implies that applying digital technologies to prevention may provide a unique opportunity to carry out interventions with reliability and in a manner that is more appealing and suitable to youth. This exploratory study reports on a proof-of-concept evaluation of Choices & Consequences, a substance abuse and relationship violence prevention program that integrates digital technologies and devices with game-based behavior change techniques. Six focus groups (N=44) were conducted with youth living in a Southwestern city. Results suggest that youth preferred various aspects of this prevention game to traditional methods. They especially liked that the game was engaging and that they were able to learn in both formal and informal environments, that is interacting with each other and a facilitator or playing the game on their own. Results also found that youth learned many lessons while playing the game and they believe the game may help prevent substance abuse and relationship violence among the target population of early adolescents. Thus, this research suggests that prevention programs for youth that combine interactive methods, mobile technology, social networking, and competitive gaming could be a strong alternative to traditional delivery methods.

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  • Elias-Lambert, Nada & Boyas, Javier F. & Black, Beverly M. & Schoech, Richard J., 2015. "Preventing substance abuse and relationship violence: Proof-of-concept evaluation of a social, multi-user, tablet-based game," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 53(C), pages 201-210.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:53:y:2015:i:c:p:201-210
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.04.007
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