The Social and Demographic Correlates of Adolescent Drug Use Patterns.

Fors, Stuart W.; Rojeck, Dean G.

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ERIC Number: EJ292827

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Social and Demographic Correlates of Adolescent Drug Use Patterns.

Fors, Stuart W.; Rojeck, Dean G.

Journal of Drug Education, v13 n3 p205-22 1983

Surveyed 2,767 middle and high school students to examine demographic, personality, and behavioral factors related to drug use. Data indicated all drug users are not alike, and a variety of social-psychological factors (peer influence, grade point average) are significantly correlated with level of drug use or abuse. (LLL)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Drug Abuse, Drug Use, Individual Differences, Peer Influence, Predictor Variables, Psychological Characteristics, Psychological Patterns, Secondary Education, Social Environment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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