Family Dynamic and Structural Correlates of Adolescent Substance Abuse: A Comparison of Families of Non-Substance Abusers and Substance Abusers.

Malkus, Betty M.

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ERIC Number: EJ498704

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Family Dynamic and Structural Correlates of Adolescent Substance Abuse: A Comparison of Families of Non-Substance Abusers and Substance Abusers.

Malkus, Betty M.

Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, v3 n4 p39-52 1994

The results of this study support and expand upon previous research indicating that adolescent drug and alcohol use is greatly affected by family factors: adolescents who abstain from drug and alcohol use and abuse come from families who are qualitatively different from the families of adolescents who use and abuse substances. (Author/LKS)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Family Characteristics, Males, Parent Influence, Personality Problems, Substance Abuse, Whites

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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