An Exploratory Study of Decision Making as Related to Tobacco and Alcohol Use of Eighth Graders.

Pfeffer, Janet

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ERIC Number: EJ473935

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Publication Date: 1993

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An Exploratory Study of Decision Making as Related to Tobacco and Alcohol Use of Eighth Graders.

Pfeffer, Janet

Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v39 n1 p111-22 Fall 1993

Eighth graders (n=85) listed responses to scenario involving offer of ride to party with possibly inebriated driver. Accident risk was mentioned by 74% of students. Nonsmokers and nondrinkers more frequently mentioned various risks, uncertainties about party activities, and interpersonal influences. Smokers and drinkers more frequently mentioned attractions to party and internal influences. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Decision Making, Drinking, Driving While Intoxicated, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Smoking, Tobacco

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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