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Predicting adolescent risk behaviors based on an ecological framework and assets.
- Source :
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American Journal of Health Behavior . Mar/Apr2005, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p150-161. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship between an aggregate risk score (smoking, drinking, and number of sex partners) and measures of youth assets in a sample of 3439 youth aged 14-18 years. METHODS: Linear regression models for African American and white males and females predicted an aggregate risk score. RESULTS: After adjustments, the youth asset most predictive of risk was self/peer values regarding risk behaviors. Perceived school support was also predictive. CONCLUSIONS: Taking an ecological approach to the measurement of adolescent health behaviors contributes to our understanding of these risk behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10873244
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106502894
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.29.2.6