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Direct linkEpstein, Jennifer A.; Botvin, Gilbert J.; Spoth, Richard – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2003
This study examined the relationship of psychosocial factors with alcohol use for adolescents residing in rural Iowa. This association was also tested separately for boys and girls. Seventh graders (N = 1673) self-reported alcohol use, peer drinking norms, adult drinking norms, drug refusal assertiveness, drug refusal techniques, life skills,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drinking, Grade 7, Rural Youth
Peer reviewedBotvin, Gilbert J.; Epstein, Jennifer A.; Baker, Eli; Diaz, Tracy; Ifill-Williams, Michelle – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 1997
Reports on the effectiveness of a drug abuse prevention intervention with a predominantly minority sample of seventh-grade students (N=721). Results indicate that this approach was effective on several behavioral measures of current drug use, including measures of polydrug use and on intention measures relevant to future drug use. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Education
