Period, Age, and Cohort Effects on Substance Use among American Youth, 1976-82.

O'Malley, Patrick M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ302197

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Period, Age, and Cohort Effects on Substance Use among American Youth, 1976-82.

O'Malley, Patrick M.; And Others

American Journal of Public Health, v74 n7 p682-88 Jul 1984

Analyzes the variation in prevalence rates of various substances in terms of age, year, and class effects. Interprets data provided by the Monitoring the Future Project, an ongoing survey of nationally representative high school senior classes. (KH)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cohort Analysis, Developmental Stages, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Drug Use, High School Seniors, High Schools, Influences, Marihuana, Smoking, Young Adults

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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