Title

The Relationship Between Social Capital and Substance Use by High School Students

Department/School

College of Health

Date of this version

2007

Document Type

Article

Keywords

substance abuse, high school students, alcohol drinking, teenagers, youth, social capital, substance use

Abstract

Social capital theory suggests that assets inherent in social relations may be used to enhance outcomes for individuals and that youth with increased access to social capital may be less likely to exhibit social and behavioral difficulties. The purpose of this secondary data analysis was to examine the relationship between social capital and substance use by high school students. Results suggest that social capital is a significant contributor to adolescent substance use where increased social capital is associated with decreased alcohol use. Opportunities for schools and communities to invest in strategies that foster the development of social capital and reduce adolescent substance use are discussed.

Volume

51

Issue

2

Published in

Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education

Citation/Other Information

Curran, E. (2007). The Relationship Between Social Capital and Substance Use by High School Students. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 51(2), 59-73.

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