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Working With Native American Youth To Promote Healthy Dating Relationships, Araceli Iniguez-Reyes
Working With Native American Youth To Promote Healthy Dating Relationships, Araceli Iniguez-Reyes
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Adolescent dating violence is a significant problem in the US in general. Research regarding programs that promote healthy dating relationships for Native American adolescents is however limited. This study explored cultural factors to consider in delivering a healthy relationship program with Native American youth, used this data to adapt an evidence-based program, and then pilot tested the culturally adapted program to see if it was effective in promoting healthy dating relationships attitudes and skills in this population. We used a mixed methods design in two phases. In the qualitative phase we conducted nine key informant interviews and two focus groups …