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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