Veprentsova. [Features of teenagers impact by experience of volunteer work in training program "From Pear to Pear"]

Abstract:
The features of program "From Pear to Pear" were described as instrument for primary prevention of adolescent′s substance use. The criteria were analyzed for the selection of 15-16 ages adolescents as volunteers for program. It was shown that use of older teens as co-leaders in preventive programs "From Pear to Pear" was psychologically safe for them and, moreover, helped them to develop in themselves a number of positive socio-psychological qualities. They were: communicative competence, empathy, altruism tendency, adequate representation of their situation in whole emotional group structure. Also they formed an active vital position in spreading the ideas of a healthy lifestyle. Volunteers have expanded a number of significant terminal and instrumental values, including health, love, having friends and happy family life, education, cheerfulness, independence, education, responsibility, self-control, strong will, tolerance.