This report is the result of praxis, and its general objective is to present to the scientific community a proposal for psychosocial intervention to prevent alcoholism in adolescents. To demonstrate this expertise, the contributions of Jean-Claude Abric and Armando Alonso were epistemologically integrated; the tool used was the Natural Semantic Networks psychological test. It is necessary to clarify that this procedure was validated by expert criteria. In addition the effectiveness of the praxis was confirmed thanks to the interviews with the parents of the adolescents after the psychosocial intervention. This expertise can be applied to adolescents to prevent other scourges of humanity such as: prostitution, violence, human trafficking, slavery, terrorism and organ trafficking, where it would be based on the singularities of each country or community.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Description of the psychosocial intervention applied to adolescents
3. Psychosocial intervention itself
4. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this study is to present a psychosocial intervention strategy designed to prevent alcoholism in adolescents by re-signifying their social representations through the integration of the Natural Semantic Networks psychological test and a word substitution technique.
- Psychosocial diagnosis of adolescent alcohol consumption patterns.
- Application of Jean-Claude Abric’s theory of social representations.
- Utilization of the Natural Semantic Networks test to map cognitive associations.
- Implementation of a corrective methodology to promote healthier behavioral responses.
- Validation of intervention effectiveness through expert criteria and parental feedback.
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Psychosocial intervention itself
Quickly the coordinator of the psychosocial intervention presented himself as a Martian (a technique from the methodology of corrective processes) and wanted to know about adolescents, their way of life, how they behave and also their way of thinking (this made everyone laugh the learners). The Martian-coordinator emphasized that there are no good or bad phrases, he cared about his thoughts and emotions.
Then the Martian-coordinator approached the blackboard while saying: every time we visit the Latin American territory, many pubescent’s can be confirmed consuming some liquids when they are in festive activities, at home and in the meadow; what do you call those liquids? The group- The teenagers alluded to: wine, soda, rum, beer and liquors.
Commentary on the session: the Martian-coordinator wrote the words cited by the students on the blackboard in column form. Staying this way.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter establishes the theoretical foundation regarding social representations and introduces the necessity of preventing adolescent alcoholism through specific psychological interventions.
2. Description of the psychosocial intervention applied to adolescents: This section details the preparatory steps, including obtaining informed consent and establishing the criteria for the group-based psychosocial activities.
3. Psychosocial intervention itself: This chapter provides a narrative of the practical application, describing the "Martian" role-play technique used to elicit and restructure students' associations regarding alcohol.
4. Conclusion: The final section synthesizes the findings, confirming the effectiveness of the practiced methodology and suggesting its broader application for various social challenges.
Keywords
alcoholism, prevention, adolescents, significant semantic nucleus, drug dependence, psychosocial intervention, social representation, word substitution, corrective processes, cognitive behavior, addictive behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper focuses on a psychosocial intervention strategy aimed at preventing alcohol consumption among adolescents by modifying their underlying social representations.
What are the central thematic fields addressed in the study?
The study intersects the fields of social psychology, adolescent health, and pedagogical methodology, specifically focusing on how language and meaning construction influence behavior.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to demonstrate that by identifying and systematically distorting the "significant semantic nucleus" of how adolescents perceive alcohol, one can influence their social representations and effectively discourage harmful consumption.
Which scientific method is utilized?
The research employs a multi-methodological approach, primarily utilizing the "Natural Semantic Networks" psychological test combined with word substitution techniques and corrective process methodologies.
What is the thematic scope of the main chapters?
The main part of the text bridges theoretical concepts of social representation with the practical application of a group intervention, culminating in a demonstration of how subjective associations are restructured.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include alcoholism, prevention, adolescents, significant semantic nucleus, psychosocial intervention, social representation, and drug dependence.
What is the "Martian" technique mentioned in the text?
It is a technique from the methodology of corrective processes used by the coordinator to engage adolescents in a neutral way, encouraging them to think freely about their life and habits without fear of judgment.
How does the word substitution technique work?
The technique involves having the intervenors guide participants to replace initial associations (e.g., associating "party" with "prostitution" or "spoiled" with "prison") with new, healthier interpretations to reshape their perceived reality regarding alcohol.
- Citar trabajo
- Yordanis Arias Barthelemi (Autor), Milagros Castillo Auty (Autor), Daymara Acosta Montero (Autor), Clara Ofelia Suárez Rodríguez (Autor), 2024, Significant Semantic Nucleus. A Strategy to Prevent Alcoholism in Adolescents, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1440887
