Citation

Bui KVT, Ellickson PL, Bell RM. J. Drug Iss. 2000; 30(2): 283-303.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice)

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Abstract

This study examines the cross-lagged relationships among problem drug use, delinquent behavior, and emotional distress in a sample of 3,458 adolescents from California and Oregon. The analyses used data collected from participants in grades 10 and 12 (or equivalent). Structural equation modeling with latent variables showed strong cross-sectional correlations among these problems, strong stability effects for all three problems, and only one cross-lagged effect (greater frequency of delinquent behavior at grade 10 led to greater problem drug use at grade 12). Multisample analyses by ethnicity (Asian, Black, Latino, and White) showed that the cross-lagged effect was not statistically different in these four groups. The results suggest that curbing delinquent behavior might contribute to the prevention of problem drug use. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Drug Issues, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Offender
Senior High School Student
Grade 10
Grade 12
Late Adolescence
Emotional Distress
Juvenile Substance Use
Juvenile Crime
Racial Differences
Ethnic Differences
Caucasian Crime
Caucasian Juvenile
Caucasian Offender
Asian Crime
Asian Juvenile
Asian Offender
Hispanic Crime
Hispanic Juvenile
Hispanic Offender
African American Crime
African American Juvenile
African American Offender
California
Oregon
06-01