YES-IDEAS: Empowering middle-school students to prevent bullying and violence
YES: Innovative Discussion for Engagement, Achievement and Service
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11249116
This project adapts the Youth Empowerment Solutions curriculum to help middle-school students reduce bullying, aggressive attitudes, and violent behaviors through lessons and after-school activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11249116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If my middle school joins YES-IDEAS, program staff and an advisory board of youth and experts will tailor Youth Empowerment Solutions lessons to address bullying and promote positive behavior. The adapted curriculum will be delivered in after-school programs across Southeast Michigan and compared with similar programs that do not use the adapted lessons. Researchers will measure whether students report greater empowerment and show fewer aggressive attitudes and behaviors. They will also test specific lessons and gather student feedback to refine the curriculum.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Middle-school students enrolled in after-school programs in Southeast Michigan counties, particularly those at risk for involvement in bullying or aggressive behavior, are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children who are not in middle school, not enrolled in participating after-school programs, or who need intensive clinical mental health treatment may not benefit from this prevention program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower bullying and violent behavior while boosting students' sense of empowerment and positive peer skills.
How similar studies have performed: Youth Empowerment Solutions is an evidence-based program with previous studies showing gains in empowerment and reductions in risky behaviors, though this specific adapted package for middle-school after-school settings is being newly tested.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZIMMERMAN, MARC A — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: ZIMMERMAN, MARC A
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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