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Parent and Peer Influences on Adolescent Alcohol Use

NCJ Number
123182
Journal
Drug Education Journal of Australia Volume: 2 Issue: 1 Dated: (February 1988) Pages: 29-42
Author(s)
J Wilks
Date Published
1988
Length
14 pages
Annotation
Until recently Australian studies of adolescent alcohol use have focused mainly of drinking behavior.
Abstract
The concern of researchers has been focused on the quantity, frequency, and context of teenage drinking. Less attention has been given to parents and peers as socializing agents for alcohol use. When parents and teenage friends are included in research, the impact of these important referent others has not been systematically examined within a theoretical framework. This paper raises a number of questions about the role of parents and peers in adolescent drinking. Also discussed are implications for research and awareness programs. 2 figures, 90 references. (Author abstract modified)

Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Survey
Language
English
Country
Australia