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| DeBlassie, Richard R. | 1 |
| Flores, Elena | 1 |
| Marin, Barbara VanOss | 1 |
| Tschann, Jeanne M. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedFlores, Elena; Tschann, Jeanne M.; Marin, Barbara VanOss – Adolescence, 2002
Examines how Latina adolescents' intentions to have sex were influenced by their general attitude toward having sex and their perceptions of general social norms. Results reveal that perceptions of general social norms, but not general attitude, predicted intentions to have sex; and whether adolescents were sexually active directly predicted…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Females, Intention
Peer reviewedDeBlassie, Adele M.; DeBlassie, Richard R. – Adolescence, 1996
Surveys literature on adolescents with respect to the possible causes of the educational lag in Hispanic youth. Presents possible contributing factors to the education lag, including culture shock many young Hispanics experience upon entrance into school. Offers suggestions for strategies to improve attainment levels of Hispanic American Youth.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Cultural Differences
