Authors: Marco J. Martinez et al.

Journal: Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse

Publication Year: 2015

Keywords: Substance Use, Adolescents, Parental Drug Norms, Peer Drug Norms

Abstract: 
Peer, parent, and grandparent norms may be a protective factor for American Indian (AI) youth intentions to use substances, but little research has explored these influences on urban AI youth. Using OLS regression, a secondary data analysis examined the relationship between peer, parent and grandparent substance use norms, and intentions to use substances (N = 148). Findings indicated that grandparent and peer norms were the strongest predictors of intentions to use substances. Implications of these results include the need for concerted, culturally focused efforts that address AI youth substance use by targeting AI peer and family networks.

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Type of Resource: Peer-reviewed scientific article