Citation

Neppl TK, Dhalewadikar J, Lohman BJ. J. Res. Adolesc. 2016; 26(3): 538-551.

Affiliation

Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, 4389 Palmer Suite 2356, Ames, IA 50011; blohman@iastate.edu ; phone: 515-294-6230.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/jora.12212

PMID

28042227

Abstract

Although research supports the influence of parents and peers on adolescent risky behavior, less is known about mechanisms proposed to explain this relation. This study examined the influence of adolescent attitudes and intentions about such behaviors. Prospective, longitudinal data came from rural youth who participated throughout adolescence (n= 451). Observed harsh parenting and relationship with deviant peers was assessed in early adolescence, attitudes and intentions were measured during middle adolescence, and risky behavior was assessed in late adolescence.

RESULTS indicated that parenting and deviant peers was related to engagement in tobacco use, alcohol use, and risky sexual behaviors. Moreover, attitudes and intentions mediated this relationship even after parent use and adolescent early involvement in these behaviors were taken into account.

Language: en