The Role of Family Support and Parental Monitoring as Mediators in Mexican American Adolescent Drinking

Citation

Rivera, Maria Pagan & DePaulo, Dan (2013). The Role of Family Support and Parental Monitoring as Mediators in Mexican American Adolescent Drinking. Substance Use & Misuse. vol. 48 (14) pp. 1577-1588

Abstract

This study contributes to the current gap in the literature on drinking behaviors among Mexican American youth by exploring the role of family relationships as a mediator against alcohol use. This is a secondary analysis of data from a nationally representative study on Adolescent Health (ADD Health) collected in 1995 and focuses on a sample (n = 1,424) of Mexican American teens across the United States. Analysis of the data utilizes multiple regression to identify risks and protective factors of adolescent drinking in Mexican American youth. The study's implications and limitations are noted and important areas for future research are considered.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2013.808220

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Substance Use & Misuse

Author(s)

Rivera, Maria Pagan
DePaulo, Dan

Year Published

2013

Volume Number

Issue Number

Pages

1577-1588

ISSN/ISBN

1082-6084

DOI

10.3109/10826084.2013.808220

Reference ID

4558