Self-rejection/derogation, peer factors and alcohol, drug, and cigarette use among a sample of Hispanic, African-American, and White non-Hispanic adolescents.

George J. Warheit, Frank A. Biafora, Rick S. Zimmerman, Andres G. Gil, William A. Vega, Eleni Apospori

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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 languageAmerican English
JournalDefault journal
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995

Keywords

  • Adolescents
  • Drugs
  • Cigarette use

Disciplines

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Sociology

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