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Environmental correlates of adolescent substance use and misuse: implications for prevention programs
T E Dielman1, A T Butchart, J T Shope
1Department of Postgraduate Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0201.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Peer substance use is the main driver of adolescent alcohol use, while peer norms are key for misuse. Parental influence and susceptibility to peer pressure also significantly impact adolescent alcohol behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent substance use is a significant public health concern.
- Environmental factors, including peer, family, and community influences, play a role in adolescent substance use and misuse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the primary predictors of adolescent alcohol use and misuse.
- To examine the relative importance of peer, family, and community environmental effects.
Main Methods:
- The study synthesized existing research on environmental influences on adolescent substance use.
- Analysis focused on identifying key predictive factors for alcohol use and misuse.
Main Results:
- Peer substance use behavior is the primary predictor of adolescent alcohol use.
- Peer norms are more critical for predicting adolescent alcohol misuse.
- Parental norms and monitoring are significant secondary predictors.
- Susceptibility to peer pressure is as important as peer and parental factors.
Conclusions:
- Peer influence is paramount in adolescent alcohol use and misuse.
- Understanding peer dynamics and susceptibility to pressure is crucial for prevention efforts.
- Family and community factors, while secondary, remain important considerations.