Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Which psychosocial factors are related to drinking among rural adolescents? |
| Authors: |
Epstein JA (AUTHOR), Botvin GJ (AUTHOR), Spoth R (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse. 2003, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p19-35. 17p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Teenagers, *Interpersonal relations, *Friendship, *Life skills, Alcohol drinking, Drugs of abuse |
| Abstract: |
This study examined the relationship of psychosocial factors with alcohol use for adolescents residing in rural Iowa. This association was also tested separately for boys and girls. Seventh graders (N = 1673) self-reported alcohol use, peer drinking norms, adult drinking norms, drug refusal assertiveness, drug refusal techniques, life skills, pro-drinking attitudes, risk-taking tendency, and perceived family management practices. Data were collected during a 45-minute class period. Multiple regressions indicated that: Peer drinking norms, drug refusal assertiveness, drug refusal techniques, life skills, pro-drinking attitudes and risk-taking tendency were related to drinking measures. Perceived family management skills and drug refusal techniques were associated with drinking for girls but not boys. Risk-taking tendency was related to drinking for boys but not girls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
