Youth Participatory Action Research to Prevent Community Violence Among Black Youth

Description

This behavioral intervention study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Youth Empowered Advocating for Health (YEAH) on youth prosocial behavior and aggressive behavior and assess racial identity and future orientation as mediators of prevention effects.

Conditions

Community Violence

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Study overview

This behavioral intervention study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Youth Empowered Advocating for Health (YEAH) on youth prosocial behavior and aggressive behavior and assess racial identity and future orientation as mediators of prevention effects.

Youth Participatory Action Research to Prevent Community Violence Among Black Youth

Youth Participatory Action Research to Prevent Community Violence Among Black Youth

Condition
Community Violence
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Atlanta

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322

Atlanta

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Identify their race or ethnicity as Black or African American
  • * Speak English
  • * Able to understand the project and give full consent to participate if eligible
  • * Have a parent or guardian provide consent for them to participate
  • * Member of Boys and Girls Clubs or other Youth Serving Organization (YEAH immediate intervention and delayed intervention groups)
  • * Non-English speakers

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Emory University,

Briana Wood-Jaeger, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

Study Record Dates

2027-05