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Parent-adolescent congruence for adolescent substance use
J Langhinrichsen1, E Lichtenstein, J R Seeley
1University of Oregon, Canada.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|November 26, 2013
Summary
Parental accuracy in reporting adolescent substance use varied by substance and family structure. Single mothers showed less agreement, while family cohesion positively influenced congruence on marijuana use perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Family Studies
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Parental and adolescent self-reports are crucial for understanding adolescent substance use.
- Discrepancies between parental and adolescent reports can impact intervention effectiveness.
- Factors influencing the accuracy of parental reports require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare parental and adolescent self-reports on adolescent substance use.
- To identify factors associated with congruence in substance use reporting.
- To explore the relationship between family functioning and reporting accuracy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized identical scales for parental and adolescent self-reports on substance use (alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana).
- Defined congruence as exact agreement on adolescent user status (current, ex-user, never-user).
- Analyzed data considering family structure, adolescent demographics, and family functioning ratings.
Main Results:
- Parents were less accurate for alcohol use compared to cigarette or marijuana use.
- Single mothers demonstrated significantly lower congruence than mothers in two-parent households.
- Adolescent marijuana use congruence correlated with age, GPA, and family cohesion ratings.
Conclusions:
- Parental accuracy in reporting adolescent substance use is influenced by substance type and family context.
- Family cohesion appears to enhance parent-adolescent agreement on perceptions of marijuana use.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering family dynamics in substance use research and interventions.
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