Family Functioning, Substance Use and Related Problem Behaviors

Hispanic vs. Anglo Runaway Youths

Bibliographic Data

ID15414968
AuthorsNatasha Slesnick (0000-0002-6629-0333, University of New Mexico, corresponding author), Christina Vasquez (Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse), Joyce N Bittinger (University of New Mexico)
Year2002
Volume1
Issue4
Pages83-101
Publication date2002-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1533-2640 • E-ISSN: 1533-2659
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j233v01n04_05
PMID18795144
PMCIDPMC2536491
OpenAlexW2024119608
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited48

Runaway youths represent a neglected clinical group, and few studies have examined ethnicity differences within this population. Substance use, family functioning and related problem behaviors were examined in a sample of Hispanic and Anglo runaway youths with substance abuse diagnoses (N = 145). Youths, aged 12-17, were recruited from two urban, southwestern runaway shelters. Within single-parent families, Anglo youths reported more marijuana use, and, regardless of family constitution, reported more tobacco use than did Hispanic youths. Overall, Anglo youths reported more externalizing problems and more conflict tactics used in resolving disagreements with their primary caretaker while Hispanic youths reported higher depression and familism scores. Given the differences found between Hispanic and Anglo youths, the findings argue that culturally sensitive interventions for runaway youths and families are warranted

Developmental psychology · Substance use · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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