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Peer reviewedCenters, Nathan L.; Weist, Mark D. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1998
Existing literature on drug dealing and inner-city adolescents was reviewed. Around one in six urban adolescents has had some involvement with drug dealing, with rates higher for African-American males males over age 16. For inner-city teenagers, there are many problems associated with drug dealing, and few efforts to prevent it. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Drug Use, Inner City
Peer reviewedWeist, Mark D.; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1995
The influence of stress as mediated or moderated by locus of control, family environment, social support, and coping style on psychological adjustment and school performance was studied for 164 urban ninth graders. External locus of control increased vulnerability for both sexes, but gender differences in other protective functions are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Coping
