title: A critical analysis of approaches to the development of preventive interventions for subcultural groups.
abstract: The ultimate success of preventive interventions relies on their ability to engage and influence the growing presence of subcultural groups. To encourage and guide the development of effective preventive intervention for subcultural groups, four approaches are described, illustrated, and critiqued with respect to their considerations of cultural fit, reach, efficacy and adoption. Those approaches are (a) the prevention research cycle, (b) cultural adaptations of evidence-based interventions, (c) investigator-initiated culturally-grounded approaches, and (d) community-initiated indigenous approaches. Special attention is given to recent advances in the specification of stages in the cultural adaptation of interventions. The paper closes with some conclusions and topics in need of greater attention.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, Arizona State University, Box 871104, Tempe, AZ 85287-1104, USA. Manuel.Barrera@asu.edu
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barrera
authors.forename: Felipe González
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Castro
authors.forename: Lori K Holleran
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Steiker
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000523:psychology*; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D012940:Social Problems / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States