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Occult participation: its impact on adolescent development.

C M Tennant-Clark1, J J Fritz, F Beauvais

  • 1West Pines Psychiatric Hospital, Wheatridge, Colorado 80033.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent occult participation is linked to substance abuse and lower self-esteem. Youth involved in occult activities showed significant differences in self-esteem and substance use compared to peers with low involvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Adolescent engagement with occult practices is a growing concern.
  • Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing adolescent behavior is crucial.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the links between occult participation, substance abuse, and self-esteem.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between occult participation, substance abuse, and self-esteem in adolescents.
  • To compare psychosocial variables between adolescents with high and low levels of occult involvement.
  • To explore the impact of occult participation on adolescent self-concept and religious involvement.

Main Methods:

  • Survey research involving 50 adolescents (ages 12-19), including clinical and nonclinical youth.
  • Utilized Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, Adolescent Magic Questionnaire, and Drug and Alcohol Assessment Scale.
  • Grouped participants into high and low occult participation categories for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was found between adolescent substance abuse and occult participation.
  • Adolescents in the high occult participation group exhibited significantly lower self-esteem and higher substance abuse rates.
  • Significant differences were observed in psychosocial developmental variables between high and low occult participation groups.

Conclusions:

  • Occult participation is a significant factor associated with adolescent substance abuse and lower self-esteem.
  • Interventions addressing adolescent psychosocial development should consider the role of occult involvement.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the complex interplay between occult practices, self-esteem, and substance use in youth.

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