Youth Research
Hispanic Active Relationships Project - Active Relationships for Young Adults Research
Dr. Preston M. Dyer and Dr. Kim Kotrla
Baylor University, School of Social Work
Waco, Texas
Research Overview
Over three years, Baylor University collected data from 353 young adults, 286 of which were included in data analysis. Participants ranged from 14 to 21 years old.
Thirteen items consistently demonstrated significant change each year. These items are:
- I can name some benefits of having a healthy marriage.
- I can name some predictors of a healthy marriage.
- It is important to know that the traits in my partner are reliable before I marry and have children.
- I know how to make a budget.
- I can respectfully discuss money matters if/when I am in an intimate relationship.
- I believe living on a budget is essential to creating a healthy marriage.
- I understand the legal responsibilities of being a parent including the possibility of having to pay child support until the child is 18.
- If I have a baby with someone, the state will hold me responsible for caring for that child.
- If I have a baby with someone, the state has the right to take money from me to support that child.
- I can define verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
- I can name some behaviors that are related to relationships violence.
- I know that the chemical high of hormones can lead to making poor decisions.
- I know specific characteristics to look for in a partner to increase my chances of developing a healthy, long term relationship.
Download the PDF to view HARP Project Years 2-4 Results for Active Relationships for Young Adults
Active Relationships for Young Adults Pilot Research
Amanda Weatherby, M. A.
Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology
Pasadena, California
Research Overview
159 young adults participated in the the pilot research for Active Relationships for Young Adults curriculum. Participants ranged from 10 to 19 years old.
Findings showed that:
- Youth who saw themselves as good problem solvers at the beginning of the program also saw themselves as good problem solvers at the end.
- Youth who thought they had good behavior control also reported greater scores in general functioning with their families by the end of the program.
- Youth who reported good behavior control prior to attending the program, reported themselves as better problem solvers after attending the program.
- Youth who reported better general family functioning reported greater behavior control by the end of the program.
- Youth reporting good behavior control also reported that they were better communicators at the end of the program.
- Youth who reported themselves as better problem solvers at the end of the program also reported that they were better communicators.
- Youth who reported using power state thinking more often, reported greater behavior control.
Download the PDF to view ARYA Pilot Program Results
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