Marijuana Use and Academic Achievement Among Mexican American School-Age Students: Underlying Psychosocial and Behavioral Characteristics.

Codina, G. Edward; Yin, Zenong; Katims, David S.; Zapata, Jesse T.

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ERIC Number: EJ571502

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Marijuana Use and Academic Achievement Among Mexican American School-Age Students: Underlying Psychosocial and Behavioral Characteristics.

Codina, G. Edward; Yin, Zenong; Katims, David S.; Zapata, Jesse T.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, v7 n3 p79-96 1998

Identifies characteristics related to marijuana use among high and low academic achieving Mexican American students. Results are discussed in terms of psychological risk factors for both males and females. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Depression (Psychology), Marijuana, Mexican Americans, Peer Influence, Psychological Characteristics, Risk, Satisfaction, Secondary Education, Self Esteem, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Assessment of Academic Skills

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