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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 reviewedGriffin, Kenneth W.; Epstein, Jennifer A.; Botvin, Gilbert J.; Spoth, Richard L. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2001
Studied the mechanisms by which social competence may be associated with substance use during early adolescence in a sample of 1,568 rural junior high school students. Structural equation modeling indicated that social competence had a direct protective association with substance use. Discusses mediating factors. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools
