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In this chapter a comprehensive perspective of prevention science is proposed by developing a conceptual model that integrates primary socialization models with social information processing and decision-making. Applying the common definition of socialization to instill culturally appropriate norms and values resulting in prosocial, conforming behavior of individuals to prevention, it is concluded that in the prevention process evidence-based socialization content is communicated. This communication can be indirect by training relevant socialization agents or direct by prevention agents subsuming the role of a socialization agent itself. The advantage of this perspective is that it redirects the focus of prevention theories as they address issues related to the socialization process. In addition, since socialization is a universal experience, which might only differ in its content and messaging modality, the applicability of this integrated theory is not confined by geographic and cultural boundaries.
The authors are grateful for the thoughtful comments provided by Moshe Israelashvili on an earlier version of this chapter.
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Petras, H., Sloboda, Z. (2014). An Integrated Prevention Science Model: A Conceptual Foundation for Prevention Research. In: Sloboda, Z., Petras, H. (eds) Defining Prevention Science. Advances in Prevention Science. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7424-2_11
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