The long-term goal of this research is to promote healthy lifestyles and cancer risk reduction behavior through broad dissemination of music-oriented, interactive, multimedia programs for children. The research consists of an alpha test of the products designed and developed from Phase I findings using randomly selected groups of children (K-4) representing diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout Alpha testing, experts from oncology, music, child development and programming, education, psychology, and multimedia technology will review, revise, and evaluate the integrity of the product(s). Upon completion of the data analysis, both qualitative and quantitative, beta testing will commence. This testing involves entire classrooms of grades K-4 to participate in the use of products produced in Phase II from the Phase I prototype design determination. Throughout alpha and beta testing, formative program and product evaluations will be conducted using a modification of Stufflebeam's CIPP model. Additionally, the PRECEDE model will be employed to determine changes in student's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Instruments will be created in concert with the performance indicators of the National Health Education Standards for Comprehensive School Health Education curriculum. At the end of Phase II, these products will be ready for commercial distribution.
