Outlet density as a predictor of alcohol use in early adolescence

Autor: Christopher L. Ringwalt, Melissa S. Harris, Heddy Kovach Clark, Stephen R. Shamblen, Sean Hanley, Robert L. Flewelling
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Substance usemisuse. 46(8)
ISSN: 1532-2491
Popis: Introduction: Recent national youth surveys suggest that alcohol availability plays a role in determining use. One measure of availability receiving recent attention is outlet density; however, few studies have examined the effects of outlet density in younger populations. Methods: Data were collected from a national sample of the United States (N = 5,903) followed between 6th and 8th grades, as part of a study funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Measures of outlet density were also acquired. Results: Students in high off-site density communities increased their alcohol use; however, students attending schools in low outlet density communities had higher initial levels of alcohol use that remained relatively stable. Discussion: The implications and limitations of these findings are discussed. Language: en
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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