Title

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

Authors

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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