Developmental Patterns of African American and Caucasian Adolescents' Alcohol Use

This study examined the developmental alcohol use trajectories of Caucasian and African American adolescents. Participants were 1,358 adolescents (77.6% Caucasian). Results suggest that not only do patterns of alcohol use differ for Caucasian and African American adolescents, but that there is subst...

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Published in:Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology 2006-10, Vol.12 (4), p.740-746
Main Authors: Flory, Kate, Brown, Tamara L, Lynam, Donald R, Miller, Joshua D, Leukefeld, Carl, Clayton, Richard R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Adolescents
Adult
African Americans
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Drinking - ethnology
Alcohol Use
Black People
Drinking Behavior
European Continental Ancestry Group
Female
Human
Humans
Male
Personality Development
Psychosocial Development
Racial and Ethnic Differences
Racial Differences
Substance Abuse
White People
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Summary:This study examined the developmental alcohol use trajectories of Caucasian and African American adolescents. Participants were 1,358 adolescents (77.6% Caucasian). Results suggest that not only do patterns of alcohol use differ for Caucasian and African American adolescents, but that there is substantial within group variation as well. Results suggest that using a within-groups developmental approach is one promising way to identify subgroups of adolescents at greatest risk for substance use.
ISSN:1099-9809
1939-0106
DOI:10.1037/1099-9809.12.4.740