Citation

Lardier DT, MacDonnell M, Barrios VR, Garcia-Reid P, Reid RJ. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2018; 17(4): 434-459.

Affiliation

Montclair State University , Montclair , New Jersey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332640.2016.1273810

PMID

28632097

Abstract

Hispanic adolescents represent a disproportionate number of youth living in urban communities. These youth confront significant social problems that increase their likelihood for substance use. However, youth that have a greater neighborhood sense of community are postulated, through empowerment theory, to be less influenced by negative environmental experiences and less inclined to engage in drug and alcohol use. We examine the moderating effect neighborhood SOC has on predictors of substance use among Hispanic (N = 538) urban youth in low- (n = 246) and high-conflict homes (n = 292). Using logistic regression analysis and a plotting technique to examine interaction effects, we explore these relationships and provide recommendations for practice and prevention.

Language: en

Keywords

Community disorganization; Hispanic urban adolescents; empowerment; family conflict; neighborhood sense of community; substance use; violent behavior