Adolescent Ecstasy Use: A Test of Social Bonds and Social Learning Theory

    Authors

    L. B. Norman;J. A. Ford

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Deviant Behav.

    Keywords

    PRESCRIPTION DRUG-USE; SUBSTANCE USE; ALCOHOL-USE; SEXUAL ORIENTATION; DATING VIOLENCE; NATIONAL-SURVEY; FAMILY; SCHOOL; INITIATION; BEHAVIORS; Criminology & Penology; Psychology, Social; Sociology

    Abstract

    Recent data show an increase in ecstasy use among adolescents, yet the literature on ecstasy use is scant and largely atheoretical. This research seeks to fill this gap by utilizing data from a national sample of adolescents to test two prominent criminological theories. The findings are supportive of both social control and social learning theories. Adolescents who have favorable attitudes toward substance use, whose peers use, and whose parents and peers condone use are more likely to consume ecstasy. Adolescents with strong bonds to family and school were less likely to consume ecstasy in comparison to adolescents with weaker bonds. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

    Journal Title

    Deviant Behavior

    Volume

    36

    Issue/Number

    7

    Publication Date

    1-1-2015

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    527

    Last Page

    538

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000352351500002

    ISSN

    0163-9625

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