Citation

Paiva FS, Bastos RR, Ronzani TM. J. Health Psychol. 2012; 17(7): 1011-1021.

Affiliation

Faculdade Machado Sobrinho, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1359105311428535

PMID

22253326

Abstract

Aim: This study evaluates the correlation between alcohol consumption in adolescence and parenting styles of socialization among Brazilian adolescents. The sample was composed of 273 adolescents, 58% whom were males. Instruments were: 1) Sociodemographic Questionnaire; 2) Demand and Responsiveness Scales; 3) Drug Use Screening Inventory (DUSI). Study analyses employed multiple correspondence analysis and logistic regression. Results: Maternal, but not paternal, authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles were directly related to adolescent alcohol intake. Conclusions: The style that mothers use to interact with their children may influence uptake of high-risk behaviors.

Language: en