We Are Wise Owls: Early Prevention Using a Digital Video Intervention in the Afterschool Setting
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| Title: | We Are Wise Owls: Early Prevention Using a Digital Video Intervention in the Afterschool Setting |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hailey Jones, Sarah Frerker, Rolena Stephenson, Carol Cox |
| Source: | Afterschool Matters. 2026 (40):1-11. |
| Availability: | National Institute on Out-of-School Time. Wellesley Centers for Women, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Tel: 781-283-2547; Fax: 781-283-3657; e-mail: niost@wellesley.edu; Web site: http://www.niost.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Primary Education Grade 1 Grade 2 |
| Descriptors: | Elementary School Students, Substance Abuse, Health Education, Prevention, After School Programs, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Pretests Posttests, Intervention, Interactive Video, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Student Behavior, Drug Therapy |
| Abstract: | Research has shown that problem behaviors during early and late elementary school were related to progressively delinquent behaviors and substance use in secondary school. Starting substance use prevention interventions in the elementary years may positively influence future non-use. This exploratory study examined a digital prevention intervention at the elementary level in an afterschool program. Demographic information was collected from participants; their pre- and post-program knowledge about healthy, drug-free lifestyles was measured using confidential tests included in the Wise Owl's Drug Safety Kit curriculum. After the intervention's completion, participant scores for overall knowledge of healthy, drug-free lifestyles improved, and they significantly improved their knowledge of how alcohol and medicines affect the body. Participant post-program attitudes about healthy, drug-free lifestyles were anti-use, as strong themes of "do not take anyone else's medicines," "say no to alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes," and "eat healthy" were evident. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495741 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Research has shown that problem behaviors during early and late elementary school were related to progressively delinquent behaviors and substance use in secondary school. Starting substance use prevention interventions in the elementary years may positively influence future non-use. This exploratory study examined a digital prevention intervention at the elementary level in an afterschool program. Demographic information was collected from participants; their pre- and post-program knowledge about healthy, drug-free lifestyles was measured using confidential tests included in the Wise Owl's Drug Safety Kit curriculum. After the intervention's completion, participant scores for overall knowledge of healthy, drug-free lifestyles improved, and they significantly improved their knowledge of how alcohol and medicines affect the body. Participant post-program attitudes about healthy, drug-free lifestyles were anti-use, as strong themes of "do not take anyone else's medicines," "say no to alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes," and "eat healthy" were evident. |
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