Citation

Wiens BA, Haden SC, Dean KL, Sivinski J. J. School Violence 2010; 9(3): 271-288.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2010.483180

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Prior research has shown relations between peer victimization, aggression, and adolescent substance use. However, there is a need for further research in this area, especially among rural populations, as rural youth have high rates of substance use but less access to mental health resources in their communities. The present study examined relations between peer victimization, aggression, and substance use in a rural sample of 6th-12th graders. Older, nonminority students who endorsed aggression were more likely to have used alcohol only and alcohol plus marijuana, and also had the highest rates of alcohol use.

RESULTS highlight the need for multifaceted intervention and prevention programs and further research into the causal relations between peer aggression and substance use.

Language: en

Keywords

peer victimization; adolescence; peer aggression; substance use