Correlates of Early Adolescent Peer and Personal Substance Use in Rural Northern Michigan.

Sarvela, Paul S.; McClendon, E.J.

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ERIC Number: EJ296242

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Publication Date: 1983

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Correlates of Early Adolescent Peer and Personal Substance Use in Rural Northern Michigan.

Sarvela, Paul S.; McClendon, E.J.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v12 n4 p319-32 Aug 1983

Based on data collected from 181 students across grades six to eight in rural northern Michigan, results suggest that peer substance use is highly correlated with personal substance use and increases with age. Sexual differences were also noted. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Drinking, Junior High Schools, Peer Influence, Preadolescents, Rural Schools, Sex Differences, Smoking, Student Reaction

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: This research was supported in part by a University of Michigan, School of Education research grant.