title: The impact of family and parental education on adolescents' substance use: a study of U.S. high school seniors.
abstract: This study explores the impact of family structure and parental education on adolescents' substance use using a racially diverse sample of 14,268, 12th-grade high school adolescents. Findings reveal that family structure affects adolescents' substance use. In addition, racial differences are noted. African American adolescents report a relatively lower rate of substance use compared to White and Hispanic adolescents, yet they are gravely affected by substance use outcomes. The study lends further support that family structure and parental education variables may buffer adolescents from substance abuse influences. Implications for practice and policy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Eusebius
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: Rie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Arati
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maleku
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D012309:Risk-Taking; D064890:Social Determinants of Health; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Adolescents; alcohol use; family structure; social determinants; substance use