Juvenile Hallucinogen Use: What do Multiple Theories Say about It?

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The purpose of the present study is to examine hallucinogen use using multiple criminological theories. The study uses self-control theory, social learning theory, and problem behavior theory to understand hallucinogen use. Using over 2,000 nationally representative observations from the 2011 Monito...

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Main Author: Vito, Anthony G. (Author)
Contributors: Schafer, Brian P. ; Higgins, George E. ; Marcum, Catherine Davis 1980- (Author) ; Ricketts, Melissa L.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2015
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2015, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 116-128
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Keywords:
Hallucinogens
Drug use
Problem behavior theory
Social Learning Theory
Self-control
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Summary:The purpose of the present study is to examine hallucinogen use using multiple criminological theories. The study uses self-control theory, social learning theory, and problem behavior theory to understand hallucinogen use. Using over 2,000 nationally representative observations from the 2011 Monitoring the Future survey, the results show support for self-control theory, social learning theory, and problem behavior theory. We conclude that all three of these theories may be necessary to better understand this behavior.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-013-9233-3