Peer group self-identification in samples of Russian and U.S. adolescents.
Most peer group self-identification research has been conducted in the United States. This article examined the generalizability of self-identified group name research among teens in Ufa, a city in the Russian Federation. A cross-sectional, anonymous collection of data on group self-identification, drug use, addiction concern, sensation seeking, and self-rated school performance was collected from 365 10th grade youth in Ufa and 965 10th grade youth in the United States. The results supported the existence of peer group self-identification by youth in both countries and, in general, replicated the findings that youth who self-identify as a High Risk Youth, are relatively likely to use drugs, show greater concern about becoming an addict, report a greater sensation seeking preference, higher levels of depression, and poorer school performance. Implications of these results are discussed.
Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA. ssussma@usc.edu
Steve
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Sussman
Meghan B
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Moran
Ping
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Sun
Pallav
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Pokhrel
Melissa
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Gunning
Louise A
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Rohrbach
Vadim
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Kniazev
Radik
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Masagutov
D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D012426:Russia; D012933:Social Identification; D014481:United States