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Effectiveness Of Girls Only! Prevention Education Program For Self-Esteem Enhancement In At-Risk Adolescent Girls., Kennetha A. Porter
Effectiveness Of Girls Only! Prevention Education Program For Self-Esteem Enhancement In At-Risk Adolescent Girls., Kennetha A. Porter
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Background: Low self-esteem in adolescent girls has been found to be associated with risky behaviors including illicit drug use, early sexual intercourse, and delinquent behaviors. In addition, mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and body dissatisfaction have also been found to be associated with low self-esteem. Group-based interventions for increasing self-esteem and general well-being have been found to decrease risky behaviors and the symptoms associated with varying mental health problems.
Aims: To implement Girls Only! group-based intervention to improve self-esteem in at-risk adolescent girls living in a residential home.
Methods: A pretest posttest design was used to implement Girls …