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Adolescent problem drinking. Psychosocial correlates in a national sample study

J E Donovan, R Jessor

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Problem drinking in adolescents is not an isolated issue but rather a general adaptation to personal, social, and environmental factors. This finding highlights the complex interplay of influences on adolescent alcohol use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent drinking is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the underlying factors of problem drinking is crucial for effective interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify patterns and profiles associated with problem drinking in adolescents.
    • To determine if problem drinking is an isolated behavior or part of a broader adaptive response.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized multivariate analysis techniques.
    • Analyzed psychosocial data from a national survey of adolescent drinking.

    Main Results:

    • A distinct profile of problem drinking emerged from the analysis.
    • Problem drinking was found to be integrated with broader adaptations to self, others, and circumstances.

    Conclusions:

    • Problem drinking among adolescents is a complex phenomenon, not an isolated activity.
    • Interventions should consider the multifaceted psychosocial context of adolescent alcohol misuse.

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