Abstract
Data from the first two waves of a longitudinal study are reported on the relationships between self-rejection/derogation and substance use among a multiracial/ethnic sample of adolescents (N = 4,983). Significant increases were found for all three groups between Waves 1 and 2. African-Americans had the lowest rates at both time periods. Peer factors, rejection/derogation, and race/ethnicity were significant predictors of alcohol and cigarette use but not of illicit drug use. Peer factors were more powerful predictors of substance use than rejection/ derogation. Interaction analyses indicated peer and rejection/derogation factors were independent predictors of substance use.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Default journal |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Drugs
- Cigarette use
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Sociology