Citation

Elder C, Leaver-Dunn D, Wang MQ, Nagy S, Green L. Am. J. Health Behav. 2000; 24(2): 108-113.

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(Copyright © 2000, PNG Publications)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between substance use and extracurricular school activities in a representative sample of adolescents in the southeastern United States. METHODS: Using a multiple logistic regression procedure in SPSS Base 8.0 for Windows, we analyzed the relationship of organized group activity with each illegal substance. RESULTS: Adolescents who participated in organized group activities were less likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and smoke marijuana when compared to their nonparticipant peers (p=.0001). CONCLUSION: Previous studies have supported physical activity as a factor that may help prevent substance use. However, our results suggest that participation in organized groups is protective against substance use. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the American Academy of Health Behavior)

Senior High School Student
Late Adolescence
Juvenile Substance Use
Substance Use Prevention
Substance Use Protective Factors
Extracurricular Activities
Group Activities
Alcohol Use Prevention
Drug Use Prevention
Marijuana Use
Tobacco Use Prevention
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