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ERIC Number: EJ1210902
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0897-5264
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Characteristics of Friend Networks and Risk for Alcohol, Marijuana, and Behavior Problems in College
Tompsett, Carolyn J.; Colburn, Sindhia
Journal of College Student Development, v60 n2 p203-218 Mar-Apr 2019
Peers are an important influence on college students' substance use and other risky behaviors. Students at a midsize state university in the Midwest (N = 489) completed an online survey assessing their alcohol risk, marijuana risk, engagement in antisocial behaviors, and social network characteristics. Respondent problem behaviors were associated with friend substance use and friend antisocial behavior. Friends that were seen as more emotionally supportive and friends made during college shared more similar risks. Year in college and gender of participant demonstrated mixed effects. Implications for peer-focused alcohol and other risk behavior interventions are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: P2CHD050959
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