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Drug use and ethnicity in early adolescence
1 online resource (xviii, 234 pages) : illustrations.
This insightful text looks at key risk factors identified with drug use among Hispanic, African-American, and White non-Hispanic adolescents, expanding on current models of drug research to account for the unique experiences of these young people. The model underlying the research draws components from three theoretical models: self-derogation/self-esteem; acculturation stress; and perceptions of racial and cultural prejudice and discrimination. By integrating these theories, the authors generate hypotheses and general research questions within the context of adolescents' ethnic and social environments. The eight chapters underscore the importance of the culture, neighborhoods, and social strata in understanding life course drug use and behavior.
William A. Vega, Andres G. Gil, and associates.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-222) and index.
Longitudinal research in the social and behavioral sciences