Drug Use among Puerto Ricans: Ethnic Identity As a Protective Factor.

Brook, Judith S.; Whiteman, Martin; Balka, Elinor B.; Win, Pe Thet; Gursen, Michal D.

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ERIC Number: EJ563165

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Publication Date: 1998

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Drug Use among Puerto Ricans: Ethnic Identity As a Protective Factor.

Brook, Judith S.; Whiteman, Martin; Balka, Elinor B.; Win, Pe Thet; Gursen, Michal D.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v20 n2 p241-54 May 1998

Structured interviews with 555 Puerto Rican youth aged 16-24 found that the impact of risk factors on drug use was offset by cultural knowledge, being culturally active, group attachment, and identification with Puerto Ricans. Ethnicity variables also enhanced the protective effect of other protective factors. Contains 36 references. (Author/SV)

Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Drug Use, Ethnicity, Family Influence, Identification (Psychology), Late Adolescents, Peer Influence, Puerto Ricans, Risk

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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