Identity
Volume 8, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 107-124

Effects of family functioning and identity confusion on substance use and sexual behavior in Hispanic immigrant early adolescents (Article)

Schwartz S.J. , Mason C.A. , Pantin H. , Szapocznik J.
  • a University of Miami, University of Miami, Center for Family Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miami, FL 33136, United States
  • b University of Maine
  • c University of Miami
  • d University of Miami

Abstract

The present study examined the relationships of (a) changes in adolescent-reported family functioning and (b) changes in identity confusion to onset of substance use and sexual behavior in a sample of 250 Hispanic adolescents from immigrant families. Adolescents were followed for 3 years. Results indicated that adolescents whose identity confusion scores increased over time were most likely to initiate cigarette use, alcohol use, and sexual behavior during the course of the study. Adolescents whose identity confusion scores remained stable over time were less likely to initiate, and adolescents whose identity confusion scores decreased over time were least likely to initiate. The data were consistent with the proposition that initial levels of and changes in family functioning appeared to be responsible for these associations. Implications for identity research and intervention are discussed. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-45849099444&doi=10.1080%2f15283480801938440&partnerID=40&md5=4e2509c3809ca9e360b9e2633785ecc0
DOI: 10.1080/15283480801938440
ISSN: 15283488
Cited by: 45
Original Language: English