Risk Behavior
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and perceived usefulness of the Values in Perspective (VIP) program in reducing and preventing engagement in risky behaviors among youths. The VIP program is a structured, values-based intervention designed to promote self-awareness, ethical decision-making, and long-term goal setting in young people. This study aims to assess how participation in the program influences youths' attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors related to common adolescent risk factors such as substance use, unsafe sexual activity, and delinquency. The goal is to determine whether the VIP program can serve as a scalable and culturally relevant prevention strategy to promote positive youth development and reduce high-risk behaviors in middle and high school-aged youths.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVIP Program
This intervention will engage the participants with psychoeducational material once a week. This material will include didactic instruction as well as participant engagement in developmentally appropriate activities.
Sponsors
University of Miami
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. A youth residing in Miami-Dade County. 2. Must be in grades 6-12 and must be eligible for free and reduced lunch. 3. Must be able to speak and read English proficiently.
Exclusion criteria
1. Does not reside in Miami-Dade County. 2. Does not comprehend, speak, or read English proficiently. 3. In elementary school. 4. In high-income household as evidenced by not qualifying for free and reduced lunch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SRAE Scores - Middle School | Up to 26 weeks | Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for middle school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 170 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior. |
| SRAE Scores - High School | Up to 26 weeks | Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for high school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 190 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed