Abstract
University personnel tend to view “helicopter” parents as problematic. This article presents an alternative view in which these highly engaged parents can instead be utilized productively. The authors describe and assess the fidelity of a novel program in which involved parents were effectively leveraged to mitigate student alcohol-related risk. The feasibility of utilizing similar programs at other schools is discussed as are implications for alcohol risk prevention.
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Andrew M. Earle
Joseph W. LaBrie is Chief of Staff, Professor of Psychology, and Director of HeadsUP Labs at Loyola Marymount University. Andrew M. Earle is Assistant Director of HeadsUP Labs at Loyola Marymount University.