Adolescents' Perceptions of Cannabis Use by Their Peers: Does It Have Anything to Do with Behavior?.

Sheppard, Margaret A.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Adolescents' Perceptions of Cannabis Use by Their Peers: Does It Have Anything to Do with Behavior?

Sheppard, Margaret A.

Journal of Drug Education, v19 n2 p157-64 1989

Exposed students (N=2,319) in grades 7-10 to drug use study results showing use of cannabis (marijuana) as uncommon among peer group. Measured influence of new data on perceptions and how changed perceptions might affect cannabis use. Found changing perceptions was difficult. Found student perceptions of drug use bore no relationship to personal use or intentions to use. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Conformity, Drug Education, Drug Use, Foreign Countries, Marijuana, Peer Influence, Peer Relationship, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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