Meta-Analysis of 143 Adolescent Drug Prevention Programs: Quantitative Outcome Results of Program Participants Compared to a Control or Comparison Group

@article{Tobler1986MetaAnalysisO1,
  title={Meta-Analysis of 143 Adolescent Drug Prevention Programs: Quantitative Outcome Results of Program Participants Compared to a Control or Comparison Group},
  author={Nancy Tobler},
  journal={Journal of Drug Issues},
  year={1986},
  volume={16},
  pages={537 - 567}
}
  • N. Tobler
  • Published 1 October 1986
  • Psychology
  • Journal of Drug Issues
Presented is a meta-analysis of the outcome results for 143 adolescent drug prevention programs to identify the most effective program modalities for reducing teenage drug use. Glass' et al. (1981) meta-analysis techniques provided a systematic approach for the accumulation, quantification and integration of the numerous research findings. Five major modalities were identified and their effect sizes computed for five distinctly different outcomes: Knowledge, Attitudes, Use, Skills and Behavior… 
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