Drug use and ethnicity in early adolescence
By: William A. Vega, Andres G. Gil, and associates.
Contributors: Gil, Andres G.
Series: Longitudinal research in the social and behavioral sciences
Publisher: Plenum Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Teenagers -- Drug use -- Florida -- Miami -- Longitudinal studies; Minority teenagers -- Drug use -- Florida -- Miami -- Longitudinal studies; Drug abuse -- Social aspects -- Florida -- Miami -- Longitudinal studies; Ethnicity -- Florida -- Miami -- Longitudinal studies
Description: This study looks at key risk factors identified with drug use among Hispanic, African-American, and White non-Hispanic adolescents, expanding on current models of drug research to account for the unique experiences of these young people.

The model underlying the research draws components from three theoretical models: self-derogation/self-esteem, acculturation stress, and perceptions of racial and cultural prejudice and discrimination. By integrating these theories, the authors generate hypotheses and general research questions within the context of adolescents' ethnic and social environments.

The eight chapters underscore the importance of the culture, neighborhoods, and social strata in understanding life course drug use and behavior. The findings provide important insights into the sociology and psychology of the adolescent drug abuser, making this book invaluable for researchers, counselors, therapists, teachers, and others concerned about drug use among teenagers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-222) and index.