Citation

Stoduto G, Adlaf EM. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 1997; 1997: 457-462.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

It has been suggested that problem behaviours in adolescents, including drink driving, occur together as a result of underlying psychosocial factors. This study investigates the typological characteristics of adolescent drink drivers to determine whether they are a homogenous group. Four categories of data are used in the cluster analysis: a) delinquency, b) alcohol use measures, c) driving-related measures and d) demographic factors. The data were gathered through self-administered, anonymous questionnaires completed by students in grades 7, 9, 11 and 13. Suggestions are made for influencing the 3 categories distinguished of a) marginals, b) heavy drinkers and c) delinquents.