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An Examination of Parent -Child Relationships and Teen Substance Use
Journal Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse (2014)
  • Brianna Johnson, Andrews University
  • Duane C McBride, Andrews University
  • Gary Hopkins, Andrews University
  • Sara Pepper, Andrews University
Abstract
Past studies have indicated strong family bonds may act to buffer against adolescent substance abuse. However, this relationship is not clear, particularly when multiple substances and family dysfunction are examined. In this study, the relationship between alcohol use, marijuana use, and tobacco use and parental relationships were examined in 570 elementary and high school students. Results indicated that support in parent–child relationships was found to be inversely correlated with teen substance use. Clinical implications are discussed in light of these results.
Keywords
  • Alcohol; Family relationship; Marijuana; Tobacco
Publication Date
May 21, 2014
Publisher Statement
Retrieved February 20, 2015. From: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1067828X.2013.786926
Citation Information
Brianna Johnson, Duane C McBride, Gary Hopkins and Sara Pepper. "An Examination of Parent -Child Relationships and Teen Substance Use" Journal Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse Vol. 23 Iss. 4 (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/duane_mcbride/4/