Neighborhood Influences on Adolescent Cigarette and Alcohol Use: Mediating Effects through Parent and Peer Behaviors

2005 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying-Chih Chuang ◽  
Susan T. Ennett ◽  
Karl E. Bauman ◽  
Vangie A. Foshee
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol

The influence of neighborhoods on adolescent behaviors has received increasing research attention. In the present study, we use structural equation models to specify pathways from neighborhoods to adolescent cigarette and alcohol use through parental closeness, parental monitoring, parent substance use, and peer substance use. We use a national sample with 959 adolescents 12 to 14 years of age whose residential addresses were matched with 1990 Census tracts to provide neighborhood characteristics. We found that for adolescent cigarette use low socioeconomic status (SES) neighborhoods were associated with increased parental monitoring, which was further associated with decreased adolescent cigarette use. For adolescent alcohol use, high SES neighborhoods were associated with increased parent drinking, which was further associated with increased adolescent alcohol use. Low SES neighborhoods were associated with increased parental monitoring and increased peer drinking, which were in turn associated with decreased and increased adolescent alcohol use, respectively.

Structural Equation Model Tests of Patterns of Family Interaction, Peer Alcohol Use, and Intrapersonal Predictors of Adolescent Alcohol Use and Misuse

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. E. Dielman ◽  
A. T. Butchart ◽  
J. T. Shope
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Latent Variable ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol ◽  
Self Image

A survey of 1,340 students in grades six through twelve was conducted to test, in the context of structural equation models, the predictive validity of a theoretical model of antecedents of adolescent alcohol use and misuse. Constructs including parents' alcohol use, older siblings alcohol use, parents' approval of students alcohol use, older sibling approval of students alcohol use, peer use and approval of alcohol use (PUA), parental nurturance, parental permissiveness, child's grade in school, susceptibility to peer pressure (SPP), and deviant self-image, were included. The final iterations of the models accounted for more than half of the variance in both alcohol use and alcohol misuse. In a standardized solution, the two largest direct effects on both adolescent alcohol use and misuse were from SPP and PUA. When a seven item measure of SPP, including three items specific to alcohol use was used, the SPP latent variable accounted for a somewhat greater percentage of the variance in adolescent alcohol use and misuse than did the latent variable of PUA. When the three alcohol-specific items were deleted from SPP, however, PUA accounted for more variance than SPP. Other predictors, including parental behaviors, proved to be significant when their indirect effects were evaluated. Models predicting alcohol use and alcohol misuse were similar. SPP, PUA, and other significant predictors should be included in future models predicting adolescent alcohol use and misuse, as well as in future interventions targeting these behaviors. Longitudinal studies should be used to test these findings. Evaluation of prevention should include examination of possible interactions of these predictors with each other and with subject subgroup classifications.

PP42 The Influence of Parental Monitoring and School Environment on Adolescent Alcohol Use

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A65.2-A66
Author(s):  
M McCann ◽  
K Higgins ◽  
O Perra ◽  
C McCartan ◽  
A McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol

Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Adolescent Alcohol Use

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mindy Herman-Stahl ◽  
Lissette M. Saavedra ◽  
Antonio A. Morgan-Lopez ◽  
Scott P. Novak ◽  
Tara D. Warner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Maternal Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of maternal depressive symptoms on adolescent alcohol use among a sample of Latino/Latina youth aged 10 to 16 years from a high-risk community. Direct and mediating effects of youth depressive symptoms, controlling for levels of concurrent emotion dysregulation, on alcohol use were examined. Participants consisted of 525 children and their mothers randomly sampled from low-income schools with high rates of substance use. The panel design included four waves, and we used structural equation modeling with a longitudinal mediational framework. Results indicated that the relationship between maternal depressive symptoms and adolescent alcohol use was mediated by adolescents’ symptoms of depression for girls only. Findings are discussed in the context of the development of skills to cope with negative affect and the influence parental depressive symptoms may have on this process.

scholarly journals Adolescent Alcohol Use: The Effects of Parental Knowledge, Peer Substance Use, and Peer Tolerance of Use

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Sellers ◽  
Kimberly H. McManama O’Brien ◽  
Lynn Hernandez ◽  
Anthony Spirito
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol ◽  
Peer Substance Use

How Specific is Alcohol-Specific Self-Control? A Longitudinal Study of the Mediating Role of Alcohol-Specific Self-Control in the Relation between General Self-Control and Adolescent Alcohol Use

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Geurts ◽  
Ina Koning ◽  
Catrin Finkenauer
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol ◽  
Dutch Study

Abstract Background: Although accumulating studies indicate that alcohol-specific self-control can be useful in predicting adolescent alcohol use, little is known about its specificity. This longitudinal study aimed to advance our understanding of domain-specific self-control by examining whether alcohol-specific self-control mediates the effect of general self-control on adolescent alcohol use or has generalizing effects by also mediating the effect of general self-control on other behavior requiring self-control (adolescent digital media use and smoking).Methods: Data from 906 adolescents aged 11-14 years who were enrolled in the Dutch study Prevention of Alcohol Use in Students were used. Data were collected using online questionnaires at four annual measurements. Results: Structural equation modelling revealed that higher alcohol-specific self-control fully mediated the effect of higher general self-control on alcohol use. Alcohol-specific self-control did not mediate the effect of higher general self-control on digital media use, but did partially mediate the effect of higher general self-control on smoking. Conclusions: These results suggest that alcohol-specific self-control is domain-specific, but not necessarily substance-specific. The domain-specificity of alcohol-specific self-control provides evidence for its theoretical relevance for the explanation of adolescent alcohol use. It also suggests leverage points for intervention programs focusing on improving alcohol-specific self-control to reduce adolescent alcohol use. Trial registration. The trial protocol (NTR649) was approved by the Medical Ethical Committee.

scholarly journals Intergenerational influences on early alcohol use: Independence from the problem behavior pathway

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 889-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. R. Kerr ◽  
Deborah M. Capaldi ◽  
Katherine C. Pears ◽  
Lee D. Owen
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Contextual Influences ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol ◽  
Child Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Path Models ◽  
Parental Alcohol Use

AbstractConduct problems are a general risk factor for adolescent alcohol use. However, their role in relation to alcohol-specific risk pathways of intergenerational transmission of alcohol use is not well understood. Further, the roles of alcohol-specific contextual influences on children's early alcohol use have been little examined. In a 20-year prospective, multimethod study of 83 fathers and their 125 children, we considered the predictors of child alcohol use by age 13 years. The predictors included fathers' adolescent antisocial behavior and alcohol use, both parents' adult alcohol use, norms about and encouragement of child use, parental monitoring, child-reported exposure to intoxicated adults, and parent-reported child externalizing behaviors. Path models supported an association between fathers' adolescent alcohol use and children's use (β = 0.17) that was not better explained by concurrent indicators of fathers' and children's general problem behavior. Fathers' and mothers' adult alcohol use uniquely predicted child use, and exposure to intoxicated adults partially mediated the latter path. Other family risk mechanisms were not supported. However, parental alcohol use and child alcohol use were linked in expected ways with family contextual conditions known to set the stage for alcohol use problems later in adolescence.

scholarly journals Insights Into Adolescents' Substance Use in a Low–Middle-Income Country During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Thung Sen ◽  
Kristiana Siste ◽  
Enjeline Hanafi ◽  
Belinda Julivia Murtani ◽  
Hans Christian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdown have been a significant life event for many individuals, particularly adolescents. The immense psychological pressure could drive risky behavior, e.g., substance use, while lockdown might lead to decreased use. This study aimed to observe the change in substance use among adolescents in Indonesia and the moderating variables to consumption during the COVID-19 lockdown period.Methods: This study utilized an online survey from April 28, 2020 to June 30, 2020. The hyperlink was disseminated to school administrators and parenting groups through social media and direct messages. A total of 2,932 adolescents (17.4 ± 2.24 and 78.7% females) submitted valid responses. The survey was comprised of a sociodemographic section, substance use details, and psychometric sections, including the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Cigarette Dependence Scale 12 (CDS-12), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).Results: Overall, adolescent alcohol use during the pandemic was 5.1%, cigarette smoking was 3.1%, and drug consumption was 0.4%. Over half (53.4%) of alcohol drinkers reported increased drinking, and 33.1% had harmful or dependence-like drinking behavior; in contrast, 44.4% of adolescent smokers disclosed reduced cigarette consumption. Around 37.8% of the drug users indicated increased use. During the pandemic, adolescent alcohol use was associated with higher education [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.67, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02–4.86, p = 0.04], higher AUDIT scores (AOR = 1.33, 95% CI 1.25–1.42, p < 0.001), and very low prosocial behavior (AOR = 2.46, 95% CI 1.52–3.88, p < 0.001). Cigarette smoking was correlated with male sex (AOR = 9.56, 95% CI 5.64–16.62, p < 0.001), age (AOR = 1.40, 95% CI 1.14–1.75, p < 0.001), and higher CDS score (AOR = 1.17, 95% CI 1.13–1.20, p < 0.001).Conclusions: Rates of adolescent substance use were significant, with sizeable proportions reporting higher usage. This appeared to occur predominantly in specific demographics and those with a lower protective psychosocial attribute, i.e., prosocial behavior, during the lockdown. These findings should urge the strengthening of adolescent addiction care during and after the pandemic.

scholarly journals Differential susceptibility to environmental influences: Interactions between child temperament and parenting in adolescent alcohol use

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlie Rioux ◽  
Natalie Castellanos-Ryan ◽  
Sophie Parent ◽  
Frank Vitaro ◽  
Richard E. Tremblay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Differential Susceptibility ◽  
Child Temperament ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Parental Practices ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Alcohol ◽  
Susceptibility Model ◽  
Diathesis Stress Model

AbstractTemperament and parental practices (PP) are important predictors of adolescent alcohol use (AU); however, less is known about how they combine to increase or decrease risk of AU. This study examined whether age 6 temperament (i.e., impulsivity and inhibitory control) interacted with age 6 coercive PP and/or age 14 parental monitoring to predict AU at 15 years among 209 adolescents. Results showed that low parental monitoring was associated with more frequent AU and that coercive PP interacted with impulsivity to predict AU. This interaction was examined as a function of two models that were not studied before in the prediction of AU: the diathesis–stress model (i.e., impulsive children are more “vulnerable” to adverse PP than those with an easy temperament); and the differential susceptibility model (i.e., impulsive children are also more likely to benefit from good PP). Results supported the differential susceptibility model by showing that impulsive children were not only at higher risk for AU when combined with high coercive PP but also benefit from the absence of coercive PP. This supports the suggestion that the conception of certain temperament characteristics, or in this case impulsivity, as a “vulnerability” for adolescent AU, may need revision because it misrepresents the malleability it may imply.

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