Typologies of teachers in Florida tobacco use prevention education (tupe) programs

Authors

Jessica E. Barr, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Major/Program

Psychology

First Advisor's Name

Jonathan G. Tubman

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Leslie D. Frazier

Third Advisor's Name

Marilyn J. Montgomery

Date of Defense

7-5-2000

Abstract

This study described teacher perceptions of TUPE program effectiveness in Florida in an attempt to determine whether teacher training or teachers' perceptions of tobacco norms may predict teacher amenability. A statewide survey provided information about how teachers' perceptions of program effectiveness are affected by variables such as: tobacco use norms, training variables, and classroom activities. Data were obtained from a telephone survey conducted in Florida as part of the Tobacco Pilot Project (TPP). The sample included 296 middle school teachers and 282 high school teachers as well as 193 middle school principals and 190 high school principals. Correlational and hierarchical regression analyses identified correlates and predictors of teachers' ratings of effectiveness. Results suggest that the more teachers support TUPE and believe it to be valuable and effective, the more likely those teachers are to implement TUPE classroom activities. In conclusion, higher amenability appears to be associated with more effective implementation of TUPE.

Identifier

FI14050433

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Barr, Jessica E., "Typologies of teachers in Florida tobacco use prevention education (tupe) programs" (2000). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1401.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1401