The Cambridge Handbook of International Prevention Science by Israelashvili, Moshe -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Coverpage Half title Title page Imprints page Dedication Contents Figures Tables Contributors Foreword Acknowledgments The Nature of Prevention Science

1 The Emergence of Prevention Science

Biblical and Ancient Times Several Historical Notes Interdiscipline Facilitates Prevention The Emergence of Prevention Science Reference

Part I The Essence of Prevention Science

Foundations

2 Policy Development and Decision Making in Prevention Science

A Brief Orientation Role of Institutions in Prevention Policy Role of Values in Public Health Evidence and Policy in Public Health and Prevention Role of Institutions Values, Equity, and Policy in Public Health and Prevention Science Variation in Values in Prevention Science Values, Ethics, and Practical Actions Final Thought for Prevention Science Policy Author’s Note References

3 New Developments in the Economics of Prevention

Overview Economic Analysis of Program Costs Economic Analyses of Program Benefits Comparing Benefits and Costs and Reporting Findings Social Impact Borrowing to Expand Preventive Interventions Social Impact Borrowing to Expand Preventative Interventions around the World Conclusion References

4 International Issues in the Ethics of Prevention

Definition of Prevention Current Status of Prevention Ethics Utility of Prevention Ethics Internationally Cultural Relevance Informed Consent Competence Guidelines for the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas in Prevention Focus on Ecological Contexts Culturally Responsive Prevention Evidence-Based Approaches Attending to Power and Privilege Environmental Change Application of Guidelines for the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas in Prevention Case Study: Suicide Prevention in Japan Discussion of Application Conclusion References

5 Effectiveness Trial of the New Beginnings Program for Divorcing Parents

Establishing the Efficacy of a Theory-Based Program to Promote Resilience of Children from Divorced Families Translating the NBP Prototype into a Community Service Identification of the Organizational Homes for the NBP Marketing Study of Court Preferences Identification of Program Design Features to Maximize Fit with Key Stakeholder Needs Redesign of the NBP as a Community Service That Meets Court, Agency, and Program Developer Needs Design of a System for Parent Recruitment and Engagement Effectiveness Trial: Testing the New Beginnings Program as a Collaborative Community Service Design of the Randomized Trial Collaborations with the Courts and Community Agencies to Deliver the NBP Summary References

6 The Science and Practice of Prevention from Multicultural and Social Justice Perspectives

Overview of the Multicultural Social Justice Framework Component 1: Relevant Constructs in Prevention Theories, Research, and Practice Principle 1: Identify Social Inequities and Oppression as Targets for Prevention Principle 2: Examine the Ways in Which Cultural Constructs Can Constitute Risk and Protective Factors Principle 3: Recognize Culturally Specific Lay Beliefs and Attitudes. Component 2: Populations Principle 4: Disaggregate Data to Determine Underserved Subgroups Principle 5: Address the Intersectionality of Social Identities Component 3: Interventions Principle 6: Create Culturally Relevant Preventive Interventions Principle 7: Collaborate with Stakeholders from Diverse Communities Principle 8: Improve Access to Preventive Resources Principle 9: Engage in Macro-level Interventions Applying the MSJF to Substance Abuse Prevention Conclusions References

Methodology

7 International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

Introduction Prevention Strategy and Policy Makers

UNODC International Standards on Drug Use Prevention Implementation of Prevention Standards and Policy Makers Short-Term Outcomes of Prevention Strategy and Policy Makers

Global Piloting of Family Skills Training Programs

Process of Implementation of Family Skills Training Programs Results of the Pilot Projects

Discussion References

8 Methodological Issues in Outcome Evaluation of Complex Interventions Aiming at Lifestyle Change

The Importance of Background Theories in Intervention Evaluation How to Proceed Beyond Experiments

The Case-Crossover Design

Combining Study Designs: A Case of Field Evaluation The Importance of Studying Intermediary End-Points and Intervention Implementation Proceeding from Scientific Results to Judgment of Applicability and Dissemination Summary References

9 Methodology and Statistical Approaches for Conducting Valid and Reliable Longitudinal Prevention Science Research

Samples and Participants

Statistical Power and Sample Size Sample Maintenance and Retention Missing Data

Measurement

Measurement Psychometrics and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Measurement Equivalence

Evaluation of Intervention Effects

Process Evaluation Outcome Evaluation Moderation Analysis Mediation Analysis

Summing Up References

Implementation

10 Prevention in Recreational Nightlife

Relevance of the Recreational Use of Drugs: Cultural Implications What Problems Are Related to Nightlife?

Violence Sexual Risk Behaviors and Sexual Harassment Transport to and from Recreational Areas

Social Nuisance and Crime

Serving Alcohol to Drunk People Underage Drinking Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Nightlife Prevention Interventions

Taxing and Alcohol Prices Venues: Physical Factors Venues: Managerial Approach Venue: Staff Training Opening Hours, Lockouts, and Density of Venues Educational Interventions and Campaigns Collaboration with Industry, Public Policy, and Codes of Practice International Nightlife Resorts Licensing Legislation, Law Enforcement, and Policing Underage Drinking Transport: Drinking and Driving Programs Hospital Emergency Departments and First-Aid Services Community-Based and Multicomponent Programs

Conclusions References

11 Preventing Distress and Promoting Psychological Well-Being in Uncertain Times through Career Management Intervention

Work and Well-Being Prevention and Career Management Psychological Factors Associated with Career Management Research on Career Management and Well-being in Italy Examples of Preventive Interventions for Career Management Promising Preventive Interventions for Career Management in Italy Career Management and the Ecology of People’s Lives Conclusions References

12 Family-Based Prevention

Introduction A Conceptual Model for Implementation Research Empirically Supported Parent Training Models – Efficacy and Effectiveness Trials

Parent Management Training – Oregon Model (PMTO) Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) The Incredible Years (IY)

Adoption Penetration Acceptability and Appropriateness Implementation Fidelity Cost of Implementation Parent Training Prevention Programs in the Twenty-first Century: Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation Research References

13 Preventing Violence and Victimization among Racial/Ethnic Minority and Immigrant Youth in the United States

Introduction

Violence and Victimization of African American Youth Violence and Victimization of Immigrant Youth in the United States

The Importance of Culturally Relevant Violence Prevention Theoretical Frameworks for Violence Prevention

Social-Ecological Framework Resilience Framework

Violence Prevention Targeting Risk and Resilience in Multiple Social Environments

Culture/Society Policy/Laws Parents/Family Peers/Friends Classroom/School Community/Neighborhood

A Call to Prevention Science Conclusion References

14 Early Intervention to Prevent Lifelong Consequences of Childhood Antisocial Behavior and Social Exclusion

Introduction Levels and Modes of Delivery Risk Factors

Parenting and Family Risk Factors Risks outside the Family: Neighborhood and Peers Individual and Cognitive Risk Factors Genetic Mechanisms

Genetic Liability Subtypes

Implications for Prevention and Intervention Approaches

Prevention and Intervention Approaches

Family-Based Approaches

Prevention Starting in Pregnancy Programs Based on Social Learning Theory Format of Typical Social Learning Parenting Programs

Teaching a Child-Centered Approach Increasing Desirable Child Behavior Imposing Clear Commands Reducing Undesirable Child Behavior

Effectiveness of Social Learning Parenting Programs Parenting Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Self-Help Programs Family Therapy

Interventions with Individual Children and Youth

Intellectual Enrichment Approaches School-Based Approaches Cognitive-Behavioral and Anger Management Programs Multicomponent Approaches

Interventions for Specific Groups

Abusive Families and Fostered Children Callous-Unemotional Traits Ineffective Approaches

Barriers to Implementation and Dissemination

Handling Treatment Failure National Initiatives

Conclusion References

15 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

Introduction Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model in the United States

Foundation Delivery System Management Accountability Barriers

International School-Based Programs

Challenges Strengths School-Based Preventive Initiatives Worldwide

Implementation of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Conclusion References

16 Prevention in Early Childhood

Introduction

Conceptualization of Early Childhood Mental Health from a Dyadic Perspective Immigrants, Parenting, and Acculturation Considerations in Cultural Adaptions of Parenting Interventions

Review of Parenting Interventions

Parenting Education Programs Parent–Child Dyadic Interventions Parent–Child Interventions Using Video Feedback

Conclusions Future Directions References

17 Prevention of Academic, Cultural, and Behavioral Problems among International Student Populations

Introduction Description of International Students Challenges That International Students Experience

Academic Challenges Cultural and Behavioral Challenges

Basic Principle of Prevention and Its Application to International Students Promotion of Wellness for International Students

Before Going Overseas After Arriving Academic Success Promotion Cultural Understanding and Adjustment Promotion Behavioral Health Promotion Reentry into the Country of Origin

Prevention on Systemic Levels Conclusions References

18 Prevention of Adolescent Risk Behavior and Promotion of Positive Youth Development

Introduction The Development of Adolescent Risk Behavior The Prevention Science Approach

Defining Prevention A Systems Approach to Prevention

Positive Youth Development Modifiable Causal Factors for Adolescent Risk Behavior

Behavioral Development Theories of Adolescent Risk Behavior Biological Developmental Theories of Risk Behavior Social Development Theories of Risk Behavior Protective Factors Cumulative Effects of Risk and Protective Factors Predictors of Positive Youth Development

Prevention Science Intervention Approaches to Reduce Adolescent Risk Behavior and Increase Positive Youth Development

Structural and Macro Policy Interventions Neighborhood Interventions School Interventions Family Interventions Individual and Peer-Based Interventions Integrating and Disseminating Interventions at a System Level

Beneficial Action Theory and the Reduction of Adolescent Risk Behavior Conclusion References

Expansion

19 Targeting Anxiety Sensitivity to Prevent the Development of Psychopathology

Mental Health Mental Health Prevention Anxiety Sensitivity

Conceptualizations Etiology

Dimensional Properties of Anxiety Sensitivity Anxiety Sensitivity and Psychopathology

Total Anxiety Sensitivity and Psychopathology Anxiety Sensitivity Subfactors and Psychopathology Interaction with Other Constructs

Intervention for Anxiety Sensitivity

Indirect Intervention Research Direct Interventions to Reduce Anxiety Sensitivity Intervention Design Variation Diversity of Target Populations Prevention-Focused Treatment

Summary References

20 Prevention in the Context of Cross-Cultural Neuroscience

Overview of the Incidence and Prevalence of Insomnia Negative Impact of Insomnia and Considerations of Underlying Physiological Mechanisms EBF Background EBF as a Preventive Intervention for Insomnia Research Supporting EBF as an Intervention

EBF Addressing Underlying Factors of Insomnia

Benefits of Addressing Insomnia with EBF as a Feasible Cross-Cultural Intervention Conclusion References

21 Prevention of Disaster Impact and Outcome Cascades

Overview: The Intersection of Prevention Science and Disaster Health Part 1: Can Disasters Really Be Prevented? Part 1 Case Example Part 2: Disaster Basics and Conceptual Building Blocks Part 2 Case Example Part 3: Psychological Dimensions of Disasters

Psychological Consequences of Disasters Disaster Behavioral Health Concepts: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Part 3 Case Example: Armed Conflict in Colombia, South America, Leading to Forced Migration, 1960–2015. Concluding Comments References

22 Forgiveness Interventions and the Prevention of Poor Health, Hostile Relationships, and Societal Hatred and Violence

Definitions

Decisional and Emotional Forgiveness Reconciliation Talking about Transgressions Justice

Unforgiveness Is Associated with Negative Effects

In Individuals Public Health Costs of Unforgiveness

Solutions

People Can Be Helped to Forgive Recent Developments in Forgiveness Treatment Two Frequently Used Methods for Forgiving Forgiveness Interventions in Non-USA Contexts and Their Effects The Effects of Forgiveness Intervention within Close Relationships The Effects of Forgiveness Interventions within Communities Political Forgiveness

Forgiveness in Conflicted Society – within and between Countries – through Peacemaking

Forgiveness in Society through Promoting Research Infrastructure

Barriers to a Vibrant Prevention Science of Forgiveness

Misunderstandings about What Forgiveness Is Limited Access to Forgiveness Interventions Limited Use of the Science of Forgiveness Interventions Limited Local Expertise to Provide or Study Interventions Limited Resources Available to Promote Wider Application Lack of Effective Leadership in Promoting Forgiveness

Conclusions Relevant to Prevention Science References

Part II The Globalization of Prevention Science

Asia & Australia

23 South Korea’s Efforts to Prevent Internet Addiction

Current Status of Internet and Smart Phone Addiction in South Korea South Korea’s Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Internet and Smart Phone Addiction Second Master Plan to Prevent and Treat Internet Addiction

Preventive Education Counseling Services Training of Internet Addiction Counselors Social Campaign to Prevent Internet Addiction Legal Control of Minors’ Access to Online Gaming

Surveys and Research on the Prevention of Internet Addiction

Characteristics of the High-Risk Group of Addiction Characteristics of the Potential-Risk Group for Addiction Other Research

Summary and Conclusions

Characteristics and Challenges of South Korea’s Policy

Appendix

Appendix 1 Self-Rating Internet Addiction Scale for Adolescents Appendix 2 Self-Rating Smart Phone Addiction Scale for Adolescents

References

24 Implementation of an Early Childhood Prevention Program from a Health Care to Community-Based Setting in Singapore

Understanding the Development of MIP in the Singapore Context Importance and Rationale for Early Childhood Intervention

The MIP Model: An Ecological Perspective

An Overview of the Development of the MIP Project The Role of Learning Support Educators MIP Parent Literacy Program Evaluation of MIP Program Program Challenges Program Limitations and Implications Reference

25 Prevention of Illegal Substance Use and Abuse in Bhutan

Introduction History of Substance Use in Bhutan Policy on Illegal Substance Use Regulation and Prevention Future of Substance Abuse Prevention in Bhutan Personal Conclusion References

26 Promoting Coping Skills in Children, Adolescents, and Parents

Introduction

The Context Coping Theoretical Frameworks The Measurement of Coping Children’s Coping Coping Research Age and Gender Coping Resources Positive and Negative Coping Strategies Self-efficacy Well-being and Coping Bullying Proactive Coping Adult Coping Early Years Coping

Prevention Coping Programs

Adolescent Coping Programs Families Coping Program

What We Have Learned Conclusions References

27 Prevention of Drug Abuse in Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

Drug Abuse in Hong Kong Positive Youth Development and Adolescent Drug Abuse The Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Initial Phase of the Project (P.A.T.H. I) Extension Phase of the Project (P.A.T.H.S. II) Unique Features of Project P.A.T.H.S. Positive Youth Development and Drug Abuse: Insight from P.A.T.H.S. I Positive Youth Development and Substance Abuse: Insight from P.A.T.H.S. II

Issues Encountered and Lessons Learned Summary and Conclusion References

28 Suicidal Behavior and Its Prevention in India

Prevalence of Suicide in India Historical and Cultural Roots of Suicide in India Salient Features of Suicides in India Gender Difference in Suicide Attempts and Completion Marital Status Rural–Urban Difference in Suicide Mental Health and Suicide Income and Educational Determinants Suicide among Youth Marital Status Suicide and the Elderly Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide in India

Risk Factors for Suicide Alcohol as Risk Factor Clusters of Suicides Protective Factors for Suicide Social Integration Religious or Spiritual Beliefs

Obstacles to Suicide Prevention

Negative Attitudes toward Suicide Prevention Legal Issues Taboo on Suicide Stigma on Mental Illnesses

Gaps in Suicide Prevention in India

Insufficient Funds Shortage of Trained Mental Health Professionals Health Inequalities

The Challenge of Suicide Prevention in India Universal Interventions Selective Interventions Indicated Interventions Need for National Suicide Prevention Strategy Conclusions References

29 Prevention Psychology and Counseling Services in Thailand

Introduction Prevention Psychology Initiatives in a University Setting Application of Prevention Psychology Based on Buddhism at Chulalongkorn University

Project One: The CU Student Happiness Index Project Two: CU Happiness Intervention

The Happiness Enhancement Project Based on Buddhist-Ecotherapy Intervention Happiness Enhancement Project Based on Buddha Dharma Teaching

Conclusions and Future Directions References

North, Central, & South America

30 Preventing School Shootings from an American and European Perspective

Introduction Some Issues Complicating Prevention Efforts in the United States Brief Overview of School Shootings in the United States and Beyond

Global Spread of School Shootings European Context

School Shootings Evolve from a Long-Term Developmental Pathway School Shootings Are Connected to Risk and Protective Factors

School Shootings and Suicide

Certain Ecological Factors Associated with School Shootings

School General Environment School Norms and Culture

Intrapersonal Variables Implicated in School Shootings, U.S. Emphasis School Shooting Prevention Trends

Strengthening Physical Security Gun Policy Related to Control Officer Training Threat Assessment

Threat Assessment within a Comprehensive Model Benefits of a Comprehensive-Ecological Model The Counseling for Wellness and Prevention Model

Key Components of the Model The Model in International Context Contributions of the Model

Some Positive Prevention Trends in the United States Conclusion and Summary References

31 Ending Child Sexual Abuse

Introduction Prevalence of CSA Negative Sequelae Associated with CSA Risk and Protective Factors Associated with CSA Perpetration

Factors Associated with Youth CSA Perpetration Factors Associated with Adult Risk for CSA Perpetration

Current Approaches in Addressing CSA

Criminal Justice Interventions for Offenders Application of Sex Crime Policies to Youth Who Sexually Offend Clinical Interventions for Adult Perpetrators of CSA Existing CSA Prevention Programs

Conclusion References

32 The Evolution of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Strategies in Latin America

Introduction Argentina

Policies and Institutions Prevention

Brazil