The theoretical model of the school-based prevention programme Unplugged

Unplugged is a school-based prevention programme designed and tested in the EU-Dap trial. The programme consists of 12 units delivered by class teachers to adolescents 12–14 years old. It is a strongly interactive programme including a training of personal and social skills with a specific focus on...

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Published in:Global health promotion 2016-12, Vol.23 (4), p.49-58
Main Authors: Vadrucci, Serena, Vigna-Taglianti, Federica D., van der Kreeft, Peer, Vassara, Maro, Scatigna, Maria, Faggiano, Fabrizio, Burkhart, Gregor, Zunino, Barbara, Salmaso, Silena, Cuomo, Gian Luca, Bohrn, Karl, Coppens, Erwin, Weyts, Yannick, van de Walle, Johan, Jongbloet, Johan, Melero, Juan Carlos, Perez, Tatiana, Rementeria, Oihana, Wiborg, Gudrun, Yotsidi, Vicky, Richardson, Clive, Kyriakidou, Maria, Terzopoulou, Gabriela, Sanchez, Sara, Jansson, Charlotte, Galanti, Rosaria, Fabiani, Leila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Adolescents
Behavior
Child
Child Behavior - psychology
Curricula
Curriculum
Drug use
Europe
Feedback
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Individualized Instruction
Influence
Learning
Learning Theories
Male
Models, Theoretical
Peer Group
Prevention
Problem solving
School Health Services
Simulation Training - methods
Social Skills
Students - psychology
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Summary:Unplugged is a school-based prevention programme designed and tested in the EU-Dap trial. The programme consists of 12 units delivered by class teachers to adolescents 12–14 years old. It is a strongly interactive programme including a training of personal and social skills with a specific focus on normative beliefs. The aim of this work is to define the theoretical model of the program, the contribution of the theories to the units, and the targeted mediators. The programme integrates several theories: Social Learning, Social Norms, Health Belief, theory of Reasoned Action-Attitude, and Problem Behaviour theory. Every theory contributes to the development of the units’ contents, with specific weights. Knowledge, risk perception, attitudes towards drugs, normative beliefs, critical and creative thinking, relationship skills, communication skills, assertiveness, refusal skills, ability to manage emotions and to cope with stress, empathy, problem solving and decision making skills are the targeted mediators of the program.
ISSN:1757-9759
1757-9767
DOI:10.1177/1757975915579800