Public Religiosity, Religious Importance, and Substance Use Among Latino Emerging Adults

Citation

Escobar, Oscar S. & Vaughan, Ellen L. (2014). Public Religiosity, Religious Importance, and Substance Use Among Latino Emerging Adults. Substance Use & Misuse. vol. 49 (10) pp. 1317-1325

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between religiosity (religious importance and public religion) and substance use (binge drinking and marijuana use) among Latino emerging adults. Study utilized data (N = 2,442; 51.9% male) from wave 3 of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health). Only public religion was found to be a protective factor for both binge drinking and marijuana use. The study results suggest the potential for public forms of religion, such as attendance to services and activities, to act as a protective factor for substance use. Adapted from the source document.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109%2F10826084.2014.901384

Keyword(s)

Binge drinking

Notes

Date revised - 2014-09-01

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Substance Use & Misuse

Author(s)

Escobar, Oscar S.
Vaughan, Ellen L.

Year Published

2014

Volume Number

49

Issue Number

10

Pages

1317-1325

ISSN/ISBN

1082-6084, 1082-6084

DOI

10.3109/10826084.2014.901384

Reference ID

5130