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Direct linkLynne-Landsman, Sarah D.; Graber, Julia A.; Nichols, Tracy R.; Botvin, Gilbert J. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2011
The theory of sensation seeking has conceptualized this construct as a stable personality trait associated with a variety of problem behaviors. Reckless behavior theory posits that increases in reckless behavior during adolescence can be attributed, in part, to increases in sensation seeking. This study evaluated patterns of stability and change…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Personality Traits, Delinquency, Adolescents
Nichols, Tracy R.; Birnbaum, Amanda S.; Bryant, Kylie; Botvin, Gilbert J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2009
Research has begun to show associations between adolescents' mealtime practices and their engagement in problem behaviors. Few studies have addressed this longitudinally and/or examined lunchtime practices during the school day. This study tests for associations between urban multiethnic middle school students' (N = 1498) lunchtime practices in…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Prevention, Drug Use, Grade 8
