We are extremely pleased that our plenary speakers for the Fourth EUSPR Conference will be: Prof Frances Gardner, University of Oxford, (UK) – What factors are likely to moderate the outcomes of family based prevention? Dr Federica Vigna-Taglianti, University of Torino, (IT) – The influence of gender on moderating prevention outcomes Prof Linda Collins, Penn …
The transportability of evidence-based programmes: conceptual issues and empirical examples Dr Nick Axford, Dr Vashti Berry, Prof Frances Gardner Most rigorous trials of evidence-based programmes are undertaken in a few high-income countries – mostly the US. Policy makers across Europe are increasingly interested in importing such programmes. This is unsurprising: arguably it is not feasible …
Testing Mediating Mechanisms and Moderating Factors in Prevention Work Aim: In recent decades, there have been major advances in the design of studies to evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of preventive interventions. These advancements contributed to the quality of evaluation studies and the confidence in the findings. Most evaluation studies still focus only one of the …
“Prevention of problematic and addictive use of screen media – a call for action” The first part of the workshop will give a comprehensive and critical introduction into the topic and give positive examples from new German and Spanish interventions. Paula Bleckmann, Hanover, Germany “Current state of media effects research – first evidence of its …
Travel Paris is easily accessible from all over the world. As travel options are so numerous we recommend that you visit the official Paris tourism website for specific guidance. The conference is located at Le Centquatre, 5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris, France. (MAP) The nearest Metro stop is Stalingrad (19th Arr.) Hotels Please note that …
13th November – Pre-conference workshops 0930 – 1700 EUSPR/SPAN workshop on Mediation Analysis This workshop will be led by Dr Metin Özdemir and Dr Fabrizia Giannotta of Örebro University (SW) and introduce concepts of mediation, moderation, latent growth curve modelling, and multiple mediator models. The afternoon session is a practical class which will allow participants …
Gambling – two sides of the same coin: recreational activity and public health problem The ALICE RAP (Addictions and Lifestyles in Contemporary Europe – Reframing Addictions Project) Policy Paper series aims to provide succinct evidence briefs for decision-makers and advocates working on key addiction-related issues. This second paper focuses on gambling. This AR policy paper …
Fourth EUSPR Conference, 13-15 November 2013, Paris, France “Understanding differences in prevention outcomes” Further information is available on the link. View the full post
From 9 to 20 December 2013. Mainstreams: 1. Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptation on Family-Based Prevention and Intervention. 2. Family Strengthening Strategy for Education, Social Services and Health Services. 3. Family Strengthening Intervention: Evidence-Based Practices. Efficacy and Effectiveness. 4. Family Strengthening Intervention. Longitudinal Studies. Deadlines and important dates: • Abstracts: September 30, 2013 • Communication of …
Dr Jeremy Segrott (Twitter @DrJeremySegrott), who undertakes prevention research at the DECIPer research institute at Cardiff University (UK) has written two really interesting blogs about the recent (US) Society for Prevention Research conference which was held in San Francisco. Several EUSPR (Board) Members took part in the scheduled International Networking events, and it was fantastic …