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Values of adolescent drug abusers.

R C Brook, P C Whitehead

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Adolescent drug abusers share many values with their parents and peers, showing high concordance. However, agreement within these groups is low, suggesting limited value in focusing on differences for intervention programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Addiction Studies

    Background:

    • Adolescent drug abuse is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the value systems of adolescent drug abusers and their social circles is crucial for effective intervention.
    • Previous research has explored value differences, but findings require further clarification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the core values of adolescent drug abusers with those of their parents and peers.
    • To investigate the degree of concordance and agreement within and between these groups.
    • To assess the potential utility of targeting value system differences in intervention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Rokeach Value Survey to measure the values of adolescent drug abusers.
    • Collected and analyzed value data from the parents and peers of these adolescent drug abusers.
    • Employed statistical analysis to compare value systems and calculate concordance and agreement levels.

    Main Results:

    • Found relatively few significant differences in values between adolescent drug abusers, their parents, and their peers.
    • Observed a high level of concordance (ranging from .86 to .96) between paired groups (e.g., abusers and parents, abusers and peers).
    • Indicated a relatively low level of agreement within groups (ranging from .16 to .36).

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest a substantial overlap in values among adolescent drug abusers and their significant social network.
    • Focusing solely on the differences between the value systems of drug users and their social circles may offer limited practical benefit for intervention programs.
    • Future research could explore other psychosocial factors influencing adolescent drug abuse beyond value systems.

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