Escalation and initiation of younger adolescents' substance use: The impact of perceived peer use
EJ D'Amico, DM McCarthy - Journal of Adolescent Health, 2006 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: The middle school years are peak years for substance use initiation. The current
study assessed the impact of peer influence on both initiation and escalation of cigarette,
alcohol, and marijuana use among sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. METHODS: Youth (n=
974; 45% male) were surveyed twice over an academic year and reported on their personal
substance use and their perception of peer substance use. The sample ranged in age from
10 to 15 years at Time 1 (M age= 11.95) and was 44% White, 26% Latino, 7% Asian …
study assessed the impact of peer influence on both initiation and escalation of cigarette,
alcohol, and marijuana use among sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. METHODS: Youth (n=
974; 45% male) were surveyed twice over an academic year and reported on their personal
substance use and their perception of peer substance use. The sample ranged in age from
10 to 15 years at Time 1 (M age= 11.95) and was 44% White, 26% Latino, 7% Asian …
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