title: Elucidating Parenting Processes That Influence Adolescent Alcohol Use: A Qualitative Inquiry.
abstract: This study's purpose was to learn why some youth who participated in the Strong African American Families (SAAF) program increased alcohol use after 2 years whereas other youth did not. Using a sample of 28 African American caregiver-youth dyads, the authors collected qualitative data to explore these issues. Findings underscore the importance of caregivers' practicing vigilant monitoring to keep their adolescents from experimenting with alcohol. Recommendations for limiting access to alcohol and encouraging vigilant parenting are discussed.
authors: Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA, USA.
authors: Tera R
authors: TR
authors: Hurt
authors: Gene H
authors: GH
authors: Brody
authors: Velma McBride
authors: VM
authors: Murry
authors: Cady
authors: C
authors: Berkel
authors: Yi-Fu
authors: YF
authors: Chen
keywords: African American; adolescents; alcohol use; intervention; monitoring