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Drug use and deviation from self-concept norms

D Huntwork, L W Ferguson

    Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Adolescents deviating from self-concept norms reported higher drug use. This included alcohol, tobacco, marijuana for both sexes, and stimulants like LSD for males.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Adolescent Behavior
    • Substance Use Research

    Background:

    • Understanding the psychological factors influencing adolescent substance use is crucial.
    • Self-concept and its relationship to behavioral outcomes require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the correlation between self-concept deviation and reported drug use in adolescents.
    • To identify specific substances associated with self-concept norms across genders.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a pair-comparisons, adjectival inventory to assess self-concept scores.
    • Collected self-reported data on the incidence of various drug use categories.
    • Analyzed data for correlations between self-concept norm deviation and substance use.

    Main Results:

    • Greater deviation from self-concept norms was significantly associated with increased reported drug use.
    • This association was observed for alcohol (beer, wine), tobacco, hard liquor, and marijuana in both male and female teenagers.
    • Males additionally showed this association for the use of speed and LSD.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent self-concept may serve as a potential indicator for substance use risk.
    • The findings highlight gender-specific patterns in the relationship between self-concept and the use of certain illicit substances.
    • Interventions aimed at improving self-concept may play a role in preventing adolescent drug experimentation.

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