Ethnic and gender differences in alcohol use among a longitudinal sample of inner-city adolescents

作者: Jennifer A Epstein , Gilbert J Botvin , Tracy Diaz , None

DOI: 10.1023/A:1023286512992

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摘要: The purpose of this study was to determine if ethnic and gender differences in alcohol use exist among a cohort inner-city adolescents during each the 3 years middle school. Students 22 urban schools completed self-report questionnaires with measures (frequency drinking, amount drinks per occasion, frequency drunkenness) at three annual assessments. Of participating students, 2312 identified themselves as Asian, Black, Hispanic or White. Analyses variance were conducted test for group (Asian, Hispanic, White) use. Ethnic found all assessment point. Boys drank more frequently than girls first 2 years. Asian Black appeared be lower risk

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