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Family Violence, Abuse, and Related Family Issues of Incarcerated Delinquents with Alcoholic Parents Compared to Those with Nonalcoholic Parents.
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McGaha, Johnny E.; Leoni, Edward L. – Adolescence, 1995
Individuals from substance-abusing family environments have been found to suffer from low self-esteem, depression, anger, and a variety of acting-out behaviors. An investigation of the differences between incarcerated juveniles from substance-abusing families and those from non-substance-abusing families indicates significant differences in family…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse, Delinquency, Family Environment
The Relationship between Heavy Metal and Rap Music and Adolescent Turmoil: Real or Artifact?
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Took, Kevin J.; Weiss, David S. – Adolescence, 1994
Investigated association between 87 adolescents' music preferences and psychosocial turmoil. Adolescents who preferred heavy metal and rap music had higher incidence of below-average school grades, school behavior problems, sexual activity, drug and alcohol use, and arrests. When gender was controlled, only below-average school grades and history…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Problems
The Relationship of Adolescent Peer Groups to the Incidence of Psychosocial Problems.
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Downs, William R.; Rose, Steven R. – Adolescence, 1991
Investigated relationship between peer groups and incidence of psychosocial problems among 241 adolescents. Found that group with lowest level of involvement in school activities was labeled negatively by others. Least involved group had most positive attitudes toward alcohol/drug use; lowest levels of perceived harm from alcohol/drugs; and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Alienation, Behavior Problems