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Bowker, Julie C.; Thomas, Katelyn K.; Spencer, Sarah V.; Park, Lora E. – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2013
The present study of 150 adolescents ("M" age = 13.05 years) examined the associations between appearance-based rejection sensitivity (Appearance-RS) and psychological adjustment during early adolescence, and evaluated three types of other-gender peer experiences (other-gender friendship, peer acceptance, and romantic relationships) as…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Rejection (Psychology), Peer Relationship, Gender Differences
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Rodgers, Caryn R. R.; Nichols, Tracy R.; Botvin, Gilbert J. – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2011
Increases in substance use prevalence among girls, as well as a lack of research conducted with urban girls of color, highlight the importance of understanding both predictors and outcomes of substance use abstinence (SUA) within this population. This study addresses gaps in SUA research through a longitudinal investigation conducted with urban…
Descriptors: Females, Prevention, Grade 9, Social Influences