A Qualitative Comparison of Parent and Adolescent Views regarding Substance Use

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  • Author(s): Peterson, Jane
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of School Nursing. 2010 26(1):53-64.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2010
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      12
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
      Middle Schools
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Role Models; Prevention; School Nurses; Focus Groups; Adolescents; Parents; Parent Attitudes; Substance Abuse; Smoking; Drinking; Drug Abuse; Attitude Measures; Attitude Change; Middle School Students; High School Students; At Risk Persons; Peer Influence; Family Influence; Social Influences; Educational Environment; Health Behavior; Mass Media Effects
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1059840509355586
    • ISSN:
      1059-8405
    • Abstract:
      Substance use is a major cause of adolescent morbidity and mortality. By age 14, 70% of adolescents have consumed alcohol and half of 12th graders report having used marijuana. The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of parent and adolescent perceptions regarding adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) to enhance the development of effective prevention programs. Six adolescent focus groups and one parent focus group participated. Results were derived following elicitation of adolescents' and parents' beliefs regarding adolescent ATOD use and current prevention programs. Findings indicate that current prevention programs are ineffective; ATOD use is normalized by schools, community, and family; positive adult role models deter use; and programs should involve youth, parents, schools, and community. Focus group discussions can strengthen the development of tailored ATOD prevention programs. School nurses can foster collaboration between families, schools, and communities to reduce adolescent substance use. (Contains 3 tables.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      45
    • Publication Date:
      2010
    • Accession Number:
      EJ877138