Substance Use and Misuse
Volume 46, Issue 13, 2011, Pages 1619-1627

Migration intentions and illicit substance use among youth in central Mexico (Article)

Marsiglia F.F.* , Kulis S. , Hoffman S. , Caldern-Tena C.O. , Becerra D. , Alvarez D.
  • a Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
  • b Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
  • c Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
  • d Department of Social Psychology, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
  • e School of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
  • f Guanajuato Department of Migration, Leon, Mexico

Abstract

This study explored intentions to emigrate and substance use among youth (ages 1424) from a central Mexico state with high emigration rates. Questionnaires were completed in 2007 by 702 students attending a probability sample of alternative secondary schools serving remote or poor communities. Linear and logistic regression analyses indicated that stronger intentions to emigrate predicted greater access to drugs, drug offers, and use of illicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, inhalants), but not alcohol or cigarettes. Results are related to the healthy migrant theory and its applicability to youth with limited educational opportunities. The study's limitations are noted. © 2011 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.

Author Keywords

Mexico Migration Drugs Alcohol adolescents

Index Keywords

psychological aspect human Substance-Related Disorders child behavior Mexico Cross-Sectional Studies Young Adult cross-sectional study Humans Adolescent male Emigrants and Immigrants female Behavior Article Intention Adolescent Behavior adult Psychological Theory migration addiction
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80053487352&doi=10.3109%2f10826084.2011.590957&partnerID=40&md5=d36f7618a55efd557a18ed0639b51f6e
DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2011.590957
ISSN: 10826084
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English