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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
850
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.
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
SRAE Scores - Middle School
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.
Time frame: Up to 26 weeks
SRAE Scores - High School
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.
Time frame: Up to 26 weeks
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