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An Evaluation of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Using a Solomon Four-Group Design With Latent Variables

Colorado University, Colorado Springs

Jodie B. Ullman

University of California, Los Angeles

Judith A. Stein

University of California, Los Angeles

The authors examine the effectiveness of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), con trolling for maturation and pretest sensitization by using a Solomon Four-Group design with latent variables. Results analyzed at the classroom level (440 classrooms, 10,000 students) indicated that D.A.R.E. participation resulted in greater self-esteem, stronger institutional bonds, and endorsement of fewer risky behaviors. The pretest was reactive on one of four latent-variable outcomes: resistance to peer pressure. Maturation resulted in effects counter to D.A.R.E.: lower self-esteem and weaker institutional bonds. Effects were stronger than those reported in prior meta-analytic studies.

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