Adolescent binge drinking: an examination of three criminological theories

The purpose of the present study is to examine the links between measures of social learning theory, self-control theory, and general strain theory and adolescent binge drinking. Using data from the Monitoring the Future 2019 Survey 2, the results indicate support for all three of the theories. In p...

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Authors: Higgins, George E. (Author) ; Marcum, Catherine Davis 1980- (Author) ; Williams, Fredrick A. (Author) ; Nicholson, Jason (Author) ; Rahman, Sifat E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Deviant behavior
Year: 2025, Volume: 46, Issue: 7, Pages: 862-876
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Summary:The purpose of the present study is to examine the links between measures of social learning theory, self-control theory, and general strain theory and adolescent binge drinking. Using data from the Monitoring the Future 2019 Survey 2, the results indicate support for all three of the theories. In particular, soft drug using peers, personality version of low self-control, and depression all had links with adolescent binge drinking. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed below.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 872-876
ISSN:1521-0456
DOI:10.1080/01639625.2024.2373349