Parental Predictors of Adolescent Alcohol Use and Alcohol‐Related Consequences

This study examined parental predictors of alcohol use and alcohol‐related consequences among 9th‐grade students (N = 296). Parental disapproval of teen drinking and quality of parent–child general communication were significant predictors of drinking behaviors. Implications for counselors are discussed.

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Source: Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling - March 31, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Robin Hausheer, Diana M. Doumas, Susan Esp, Courtney Cuffee Tags: Articles Source Type: research