Social Influence and Psychological Determinants of Smoking among Inner-City Adolescents.

Epstein, Jennifer A.; Botvin, Gilbert J.; Diaz, Tracy

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ERIC Number: EJ596746

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Social Influence and Psychological Determinants of Smoking among Inner-City Adolescents.

Epstein, Jennifer A.; Botvin, Gilbert J.; Diaz, Tracy

Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, v8 n3 p1-19 1999

Study focuses on a sample of economically disadvantaged adolescents attending New York City schools (N=1,875). Longitudinal predictors of smoking from four domains were tested, with findings supporting both social learning theory and problem behavior theory. Discusses the key components for effective smoking prevention approaches. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Counseling Psychology, Decision Making Skills, Economically Disadvantaged, Inner City, Junior High Schools, Longitudinal Studies, Problem Solving, Smoking, Social Behavior, Social Environment, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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