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High school drinking and its consequences.

Catalina M Arata1, Jeremy Stafford, M Scott Tims

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, USA. vkarata@bellsouth.net

Adolescence
|February 11, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Frequent binge drinking is common among high school males and females, leading to negative consequences. Parental monitoring and peer influence significantly impact adolescent alcohol use.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Substance Use Research
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent alcohol consumption remains a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the interplay of peer and parental influences is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of self-reported alcohol use among high school students.
  • To examine the relationship between drinking behaviors, perceived peer and parental influences, and negative drinking consequences.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 930 high school students.
  • Data collected included self-reported alcohol use, perceptions of parental and peer behaviors, and experienced negative consequences.

Main Results:

  • Two-fifths of males and one-fifth of females reported frequent binge drinking.
  • Problem drinkers experienced more negative consequences, perceived greater peer drinking, and reported less parental monitoring.
  • Problem drinkers also reported higher parental alcohol use and susceptibility to peer pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Parental and peer factors are critical in adolescent substance use.
  • Adolescent perceptions of drinking norms and parental involvement are associated with problem drinking and its consequences.

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