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Media exposure and marijuana and alcohol use among adolescents

Authors :
Primack, BA
Kraemer, KL
Fine, MJ
Dalton, MA
Primack, BA
Kraemer, KL
Fine, MJ
Dalton, MA
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We aimed to determine which media exposures are most strongly associated with marijuana and alcohol use among adolescents. In 2004, we surveyed 1,211 students at a large high school in suburban Pittsburgh regarding substance use, exposure to entertainment media, and covariates. Of the respondents, 52% were female, 8% were non-White, 27% reported smoking marijuana, and 60% reported using alcohol. They reported average exposure to 8.6 hr of media daily. In adjusted models, exposure to music was independently associated with marijuana use, but exposure to movies was independently associated with alcohol use. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for further research are discussed.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
text/plain, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn885209656
Document Type :
Electronic Resource