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- Title
Predicting Adolescent Risk Behaviors Based on an Ecological Framework and Assets.
- Authors
Reininger, Belinda M.; Evans, Alexandra E.; Griffin, Sarah F.; Sanderson, Maureen; Vincent, Murray L.; Valois, Robert F.; Parra-Medina, Deborah
- Abstract
Objectives: To examine the relationship between an aggregate risk score (smoking, drinking, and number of sex partners) and measures of youth assets in a sample of 3439 youth aged 14-18 years. Methods: Linear regression models for African American and white males and females predicted an aggregate risk score. Results: After adjustments, the youth asset most predictive of risk was self / peer values regarding risk behaviors. Perceived school support was also predictive. Conclusions: Taking an ecological approach to the measurement of adolescent health behaviors contributes to our understanding of these risk behaviors.
- Subjects
HEALTH behavior in adolescence; ADOLESCENT analysis; TEENAGERS; HEALTH attitudes; AFRICAN Americans; HEALTH behavior
- Publication
American Journal of Health Behavior, 2005, Vol 29, Issue 2, p150
- ISSN
1087-3244
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5993/AJHB.29.2.6