Assesses relations among moral reasoning, domain judgment and engagement in risky behaviors among high school students (N=190). Risky behaviors were perceived as personal decisions, rather than as ones of morality. Engagement and domain judgment of risky behavior interacted; with increasing substance involvement, students were more likely to view…

Focused on mental health and protective factors in early adolescence. Significant relations between coping strategies and mental health were found, which are different according to gender: girls invest in more social relations, negative feelings, and consumption habits; boys often use sense of humor, or practice a hobby or sport. (JBJ)