Citation

Henry KL. Psychol. Addict. Behav. 2010; 24(1): 25.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/a0018946

PMID

20307109

Abstract

Reports an error in "Low prosocial attachment, involvement with drug-using peers, and adolescent drug use: A longitudinal examination of mediational mechanisms" by Kimberly L. Henry (Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 2008[Jun], Vol 22[2], 302-308). In Table 2, several numbers were missing negative signs due to a typesetting error. The correct version of Table 2 is presented in the erratum. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2008-06772-016.) The process of disengagement from prosocial entities (e.g., family and school) and either simultaneous or subsequent engagement with antisocial entities (e.g., friends who use drugs) is a critical contributor to adolescent drug use and delinquency. This study provides a series of formal mediation tests to demonstrate the relationship between poor family attachment, poor school attachment, involvement with friends who use drugs, and a student's own use of drugs. Results indicate that poor family attachment exerts its effect on drug use through poor school attachment and involvement with friends who use drugs. In addition, poor school attachment exerts its effect on drug use through involvement with friends who use drugs. The results of this study corroborate theories that suggest disengagement from prosocial entities is associated with involvement with antisocial entities and eventual involvement in drug use. Implications for prevention strategies are discussed.

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