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Research Proposal: The Effects Of Therapeutic Interventions On Illicit Drug Abuse Among Homeless Adolescents, Alice Baillio, Meghan Stanley, Sarah Kroupa, Rania Ajaj, Paige Rabidoux
Research Proposal: The Effects Of Therapeutic Interventions On Illicit Drug Abuse Among Homeless Adolescents, Alice Baillio, Meghan Stanley, Sarah Kroupa, Rania Ajaj, Paige Rabidoux
OUR Journal: ODU Undergraduate Research Journal
Aim: To compare case management versus community-based therapy on illicit drug abuse among homeless adolescents
Background: Homeless adolescents are at high risk for illicit drug abuse.
Methods:
• A quasi-experimental, multiple baseline time series design
• 52 sessions over a 12-month period
• Baseline assessment and survey on demographics
• Follow-up: closed-ended questionnaire (every four months)
Analysis: Repeated ANOVA test and dependent t-test
Limitations: Lack of recent evidence-based research, a small sample size, self-report data, and length of the study.