Table 1 Description of the questions used in the questionnaires/focal groups and interviews to evaluate the cultural adaptation needs of DARE-Keepin' it REAL among Brazilian students, according to the Ecological Validity Model
Assumptionsa | Domain | Content |
|---|---|---|
1. The lesson uses appropriate methodology for the cognitive development of this age group? The activities are presented clearly and understandably for this age group | Methodology: Methods and Objectives/Goals | It concerns the procedures/activities/techniques to be followed by the participants to fulfill the program's objectives, understanding that the procedures must be congruent with the culture and cognitive development of the target population |
2. The content of this lesson is relevant to a drug use prevention program | Content: Content and Context | It refers to the topics covered in the drug use prevention program's lessons and the extent to which they are in accordance with scientific evidence in the area and consider the target population's culture |
3. Thelanguage, expressions, images, and metaphors provided suit Brazilian culture. The examples provided reflect the customs and habits of the daily life of young Brazilians | Language: Language and Metaphors | It concerns the language, dialect, mannerisms, symbols, proverbs, idiomatic expressions, metaphors used in the program, and the customs and values of the local culture. It also encompasses the images and illustrated representations contained in the manuals |