Helping Adolescents at Risk Prevention of Multiple Problem Behaviors

by Biglan, Anthony; Brennan, Patricia A.; Foster, Sharon L.; Holder, Harold D.; and Associates

• ISBN13: 9781572309739
• ISBN10: 1572309733
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-12
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This comprehensive volume reviews current knowledge about multiple problem behaviors in adolescence, focusing on "what works" in prevention and treatment. Cutting-edge research is presented on the epidemiology, development, and social costs of four youth problems that frequently co-occur: serious antisocial behavior, drug and alcohol misuse, tobacco smoking, and risky sexual behavior. A framework for reducing these behaviors is outlined, drawing on both clinical and public health perspectives, and empirically supported prevention and treatment programs are identified. Also addressed are ways to promote the development, dissemination, and effective implementation of research-based intervention practices. Authored by an interdisciplinary panel of experts, this is a state-of-the-science sourcebook and text for anyone working with or studying adolescents at risk.

Author Biography

Anthony Biglan, PhD, is Senior Scientist at Oregon Research Institute, where he conducts research on the prevention of child and adolescent problem behavior and on the childrearing practices that affect child and adolescent development. His current work focuses on contextual analyses of childrearing practices in communities.

Patricia A. Brennan, PhD, is on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at Emory University. Her research interests include the study of etiological factors of aggression and violence from a biological perspective, and parental psychopathology (depression/schizophrenia) and its effect on child diagnostic, neurological, and behavioral outcomes.

Sharon L. Foster, PhD, is Professor in the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Foster is the author of three books as well as numerous articles and book chapters on children's peer relations, assessment and treatment of parent/n-/adolescent conflict, and research methodology.

Harold D. Holder, PhD, is Senior Research Scientist at the Prevention Research Center, Berkeley, California. His research has explored two major areas: prevention of alcohol problems and costs and benefits of alcoholism treatment. Dr. Holder was the 1995 recipient of the Jellinek Memorial Award for his research on social and economic factors in alcohol consumption.

Table of Contents

Youth with Multiple Problems	1	(20)
Adolescent Problem Behaviors	2	(11)
A Public Health and Life Course Developmental Perspective	13	(8)
The Extent and Consequences of Multiple Problems	21	(10)
The Co-Occurrence of Problem Behaviors	22	(5)
Serious and Diverse Consequences of Multiple Problem Behavior	27	(3)
Implications for Prevention and Intervention	30	(1)
The Social Costs of Adolescent Problem Behavior	31	(26)
Ted R. Miller
Cost Concepts	33	(5)
Costing Methods by Problem Behaviors	38	(6)
Costs Imposed by Multiproblem Youth	44	(11)
Summary and Conclusions	55	(2)
Influences on the Development of Multiple Problems	57	(39)
A Life Course Developmental Perspective	60	(3)
Risk Factors throughout Development	63	(1)
Prenatal and Perinatal Development	63	(6)
Infancy and Early Childhood	69	(5)
Middle Childhood	74	(6)
Adolescence	80	(9)
Studies of Multiple Problems among Youth	89	(3)
Implications for Prevention and Intervention	92	(4)
Prevention of Adolescent Problems through Interventions in the Preteen Years	96	(31)
Criteria for Identifying Effective Interventions	98	(6)
Interventions for Prenatal, Perinatal, and Early Childhood Periods	104	(6)
Interventions for School-Age Children	110	(11)
Summary and Recommendations	121	(6)
Prevention Practices Targeting All Adolescents	127	(45)
Family-Focused Interventions	128	(4)
School Practices and Programs	132	(8)
Media Campaigns	140	(7)
Policies to Affect Adolescent Problem Behaviors	147	(21)
The Value of Policy	168	(1)
The Value of Federal Policies	169	(1)
Summary and Recommendations	170	(2)
Interventions Targeting Adolescents with Behavior Problems	172	(35)
Interventions for Delinquency and Antisocial Behavior	173	(28)
Tobacco Use Cessation for Adolescents	201	(1)
Summary and Recommendations	202	(5)
Comprehensive Community and Statewide Interventions	207	(15)
Community Interventions	208	(7)
Statewide Campaigns	215	(1)
The Potential of Community Interventions	215	(7)
Integrating Science and Practice to Enhance the Well-Being of Children and Adolescents	222	(29)
Developing Collaborative Partnerships with a Shared Vision	226	(5)
Ongoing Assessment of Child and Adolescent Problems and Well-Being	231	(7)
Empirically Supported Interventions across the Lifespan and across Multiple Levels of Influence	238	(9)
The Innovating and Evaluating Society	247	(4)
References	251	(48)
Author Index	299	(10)
Subject Index	309