tailieunhanh - Drug Use and Ethnicity in Early Adolescence

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. | Longitudinal Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences An Interdisciplinary Series DRUG USE AND ETHNICITY IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE WILLIAM A. VEGA and ANDRES G. GIL Drug Use and Ethnicity in Early Adolescence LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES An Interdisciplinary Series Series Editors Howard B. Kaplan Texas A M University College Station Texas Adele Eskeles Gottfried California State University Northridge California Allen W. Gottfried California State University Fullerton California DRUGS CRIME AND OTHER DEVIANT ADAPTATIONS Longitudinal Studies Edited by Howard B. Kaplan DRUG USE AND ETHNICITY IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE William A. Vega Andres G. Gil andAssociates A Continuation Order Plan is available for this series. A continuation order will bring delivery ff each new volume immediately upon publication. Volumes are billed only upon actual shipment. For further information please contact the .