Methodological Issues in Outcome Studies of School-Based Interventions for the Prevention of Adolescent Depression.

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Title: Methodological Issues in Outcome Studies of School-Based Interventions for the Prevention of Adolescent Depression.
Language: English
Authors: Clarke, Gregory N.
Source: School Psychology Quarterly. Win 1993 8(4):255-263.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1993
Document Type: Reports - General
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Evaluation Problems, High School Students, High Schools, Prevention, Research Methodology, Research Problems, School Activities
ISSN: 1045-3830
Abstract: Addresses methodological and ethical issues in context of three related school-based studies of primary and targeted prevention of depressive symptoms and disorder in high school adolescents. Issues discussed include obtaining subject consent and protection of confidentiality, minimizing attrition, unit of assignment issue, and ensuring therapist fidelity to intervention protocol. Suggests solutions to these problems. (Author/NB)
Journal Code: CIJOCT1994
Entry Date: 1994
Accession Number: EJ484568
Database: ERIC
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