Long-term Effects of the Positive Action® Program

Objective: To report long-term effectiveness of the Positive Action program. Methods: Used matched-schools design and school-level achievement and disciplinary data to evaluate program effects on student performance and behavior in elementary schools. Results: Participation in the Positive Action pr...

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Published in:American journal of health behavior 2003-01, Vol.27 (1), p.S6-S21
Main Authors: Flay, Brian R., Allred, Carol G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Affect
Behaviour
Child Development
Comprehensive Programs
Educational Change
Educational Status
Educational Strategies
Educational Theories
Elementary schools
Elementary Secondary Education
Employment
Exercise
Female
Health Promotion
Humans
Involvement
Long term effects
Male
Parent Participation
Positive action
Positive Reinforcement
Positive Youth Development
Predictors
Prevention
Problem Behaviors
Program Evaluation
Self Concept
Social Behavior
Social Responsibility
Student Behavior
Students
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
USA
Violence
Youth Programs
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Summary:Objective: To report long-term effectiveness of the Positive Action program. Methods: Used matched-schools design and school-level achievement and disciplinary data to evaluate program effects on student performance and behavior in elementary schools. Results: Participation in the Positive Action program improved student behavior, school involvement, and academic achievement at all 3 levels of schools, with the results showing a clear dose-response relationship. Conclusion: Results provide clear evidence that a coherent, comprehensive, and integrated program can have enduring effects in multiple domains.
ISSN:1087-3244
1945-7359
DOI:10.5993/AJHB.27.1.s1.2