Factores que influyen en el consumo de alcohol de adolescentes argentinos: un path análisis prospectivo

摘要: The early drinking onset is related to hazardous patterns (DP), which in turn increases risk for alcohol- problems and disorders, later life. It highlighted the importance of developing conceptual longitudinal models that integrate contribution different variables. prospective effect factors on future adolescents' DP was analyzed. A sample 332 high- school adolescents participated this study. Scales measure personality traits, alcohol expectancies (AE), motives, peers parental use, participants' DP, perceived social support were used. Instruments administered at baseline twelve months later. path analysis showed most had a significant upon DP. Personality traits positive AE lowest effect, while baseline, peers' negative important predictors It's emphasized considering multiple variables when trying explain behaviors comprehensive way. strongest prior suggests once developed pattern consumption it highly probable they maintain or increase their drinking.