A meta-analysis of the association between substance use and emerging adult development using the IDEA scale.

CONCLUSIONS: The dimensions of emerging adulthood may be less effective in predicting substance use among non-college samples and those studies focusing on drug use. Further research should prioritize exploring variation in the transition to emerging adulthood among non-college samples and the longitudinal associations between IDEA and substance use. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Important contributions include the modest association between IDEA and substance use as well as specific participant characteristics that amplify or mitigate the association between IDEA and substance use. (Am J Addict 2018;27:166-176). PMID: 29596728 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal on Addictions - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Am J Addict Source Type: research