TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - The utility of locus of control for predicting adolescent substance use
JO  - Research in nursing and health
A1  - Bearinger, L. H.
A1  - Blum, R. W.
SP  - 229
EP  - 245
VL  - 20
IS  - 3
N2  - Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the utility of locus of control (LOC) for predicting adolescent substance use. As part of a larger three-wave cohort-sequential study (1983-1989), 155 secondary school-based adolescents completed questionnaires on substance use, personality characteristics, family/peer influences, and health behaviors. Latent variable indicators were developed from the Nowicki-Strickland Personal Reaction Survey and substance use survey items. LOC was a weak predictor of substance use. In two instances were relationships significant: (a) 7th grade LOC predicted 11th grade alcohol use; and, (b) 9th grade LOC correlated with 11th grade cannabis use. Small samples precluded analysis of gender and social class effects. SEM with panel data offers a methodological approach for examining the explanatory capability of LOC.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0160-6891
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -