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Sawyer, Thomas M.; Stevenson, John F. – Journal of Primary Prevention, 2008
This study investigated the relative influence of perceived parent and peer disapproval for using drugs on youth intentions to use drugs. In a cross-sectional design, sixth and eighth grade students (N = 1,649) completed surveys that included measures of parent disapproval, peer disapproval, and intentions to use drugs in the future. Parent…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Females, Grade 8, Grade 6
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Lohmeier, Jill H.; Schmitt, Vicki L.; Frey, Bruce B. – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2008
Despite the success of many drug and alcohol prevention programs, drug and alcohol use by adolescents continues to be a problem. One important factor in preventing drug and alcohol use may be determining, in a non-intrusive manner, which students are most at risk for drug involvement. In the present study, the predictive relationship between…
Descriptors: Prevention, Adolescent Attitudes, Conflict, Drinking