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Probing the effects of individual components in multiple component prevention programs

West, Stephen G., Aiken, Leona S., Todd, Michael·1993·American Journal of Community Psychology

Abstract

Assessing the contributions of individual components in multi‐component interventions poses complex challenges for prevention researchers. We review the strengths and weaknesses of designs and analyses that may be useful in answering three questions: (1) Is each of the individual components contributing to the outcome? (2) Is the program optimal? and (3), Through what processes are the components of the program achieving their effects? Factorial and fractional factorial designs in which a systematically selected portion of all possible treatment combinations is implemented are used to address question 1. Response surface designs in which each component is quantitatively scaled are explored in relation to question 2. Mediational analysis, a hybrid of experimental and correlational approaches, is considered in relation to question 3. Design enhancements are offered that may further strengthen some of these techniques. These techniques offer promise of enhancing both the basic science and applied science contributions of prevention research.

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Authors
West, S. G., Aiken, L. S., & Todd, M.
Affiliations
Arizona State University (US)
Corresponding author
West, Stephen G.
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1993-10
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
571-605
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
OpenAlex
W2085396258
Cited by
69
References
83
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 5
FWCI
0.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (1r03ca046736-01, 2p50mh039246-06)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH P50MH39246)
  • National Cancer Institute (R03-CA46736)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Evaluation and Performance Assessment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
multicomponent intervention, prevention programs, factorial design, fractional factorial design, response surface design, program optimization, intervention components, process evaluation
MeSH terms
Mental Disorders, Combined Modality Therapy, Community Mental Health Services, Humans, Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care, Research, Risk Factors

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