An exploration of student perceptions and practices by ethnicity regarding alcohol-free Late-Night entertainment

Penn State's alcohol-free LateNight entertainment program was chosen by the U. S. Department of Education as a model prevention program. One purpose of the 1999 program evaluation was to assess ethnic minorityand non-minority participants' (a) participation, (b) belief that participating r...

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Published in:American journal of health studies 2003-03, Vol.18 (2-3), p.146
Main Authors: Maney, Dolores W, Laurenceau-Medina, Jean-Pierre, Mortensen, Sharon, Vasey, Joseph J, Moore, Betty, Gates, Sarah C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcoholism
At risk youth
Minority & ethnic groups
Perceptions
Prevention
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Summary:Penn State's alcohol-free LateNight entertainment program was chosen by the U. S. Department of Education as a model prevention program. One purpose of the 1999 program evaluation was to assess ethnic minorityand non-minority participants' (a) participation, (b) belief that participating results in less drinking for oneself and others, and (c) perceived social identity. Results showed that ethnic minority respondents were significantly (p < .05) more inclined to participate than non-minority respondents. No significant differences were noted, however, regarding perceptions that participation results in less alcohol use for self (p < or = .69) or others (p < or = .59). Non-minority respondents also did not differ significantly (p< or = .62) in social identity from minority respondents. Social and cultural considerationsfor-prevention programmingare discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1090-0500
1945-4511
1945-7359