The fundamental theorem of primary socialization theory is that normative and deviant
behaviors are learned social behaviors, products of the interaction of social, psychological …

Longitudinal research studies focused on alcohol use initiation in adolescence were
reviewed to determine which variables function as antecedent predictors or risk factors. Only …

This chapter discusses the possible role of self‐regulation in the development of antisocial
behavior. Consistent with a social interaction perspective, the authors assume that self …

The rationale for targeted and tailored substance use prevention programs derives from
essentially three observations: 1) differences in substance use prevalence rates across …

Mental health interventions for children and adolescents often flow from adult clinical models
that emphasize change at the individual level. Yet, to accomplish long-lasting change for …

There has been a significant gap in the gambling literature regarding the role of culture in
gambling and problem gambling (PG). This paper aims to this such gap by presenting a …

Although numerous studies reveal differences in mental health by the structure of one's
family of origin, there remains debate regarding the processes generating these patterns …

The family unit plays a crucial role in patients with mental illness. Mental health problems
have been associated with an assortment of dysfunctional social and psychological …

There is broad agreement that neighborhood contexts are important for adolescent
development, but there is less consensus about their association with adolescent smoking …

OBJECTIVE: To replicate previous findings among adults of an inverse association between
religiosity and substance use among a nationally representative sample of adolescents …