Else E de Vries, Marina Verlinden, Jolien Rijlaarsdam, Vincent W V Jaddoe, Frank C Verhulst, Louise Arseneault, Henning Tiemeier
Like Father, like Child: Early Life Family Adversity and Children's Bullying Behaviors in Elementary School
Journal of abnormal child psychology
analyzed data study evaluate effectiveness relationships construction ruc sexual risk avoidance education program promoting positive youth development healthy relationships twelve schools midwestern region united states randomized intervention implemented ruc health science classes control schools collected study measures implemented standard curriculum postrandomization analyses revealed significant differences grade raceethnicity prior relationship education baseline intervention control students subsequent analyses controlled differences distributed parental notification letters 641 students parents requested adolescent opt data collection obtained assent baseline computerassisted survey interviews paperandpencil instrument forms 100 students findings suggest ruc significantly reduced sexual activity odds ratio 056 p 046 3month followup compared control group ruc also reduced pornography viewing improved attitudes delayed gratification beliefs decision making negative outcome expectations findings suggest ruc improves sexual attitudes beliefs behaviors among population adolescents additional research needed assess ruc impacts among diverse populations