Relationship Between Substance Use, Bullying, and Other Delinquent Behaviors Among High School Students: a Secondary Analysis of the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey

Sharp, Amanda; Young, M. Scott; Moore, Kathleen A.

doi:10.1007/s11414-019-09649-5

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“…The extant research literature on the health and mental health outcomes of bullying involvement has focused primarily on victimization but much less often on perpetration. In general, the perpetration of bullying is significantly linked to problematic behaviors, such as alcohol and illicit drug use, tobacco and marijuana smoking, selling illegal drugs, gambling, driving while intoxicated, shoplifting, vandalism, and carrying a weapon (Arcadepani, Eskenazi, Fidalgo, & Hong, 2019; Lebrun‐Harris, Sherman, Limber, Miller, & Edgerton, 2019; Sharp, Young, & Moore, 2019). The association between bullying perpetration and internalizing problems remains understudied, and among the existing studies, findings have been largely inconsistent.…”

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Self‐reported physical and psychological symptoms among victims and perpetrators of bullying in Arab American Adolescents

Albdour

Hong

Zilioli

et al. 2020

Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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Problem The adverse effects of bullying victimization among adolescents have been examined extensively. However, few studies have examined how bullying perpetration affects health. Moreover, ethnic or religious minorities are particularly at risk for bullying involvement, but little is known about bullying among Arab Americans. The purpose of this study is to examine how bullying perpetration and victimization are related—independently and concurrently—to physical and psychological problems among Arab American adolescents. Method Arab American adolescents (N = 150), ages 12–16, were recruited from a community center and a mosque located in Southeast Michigan. Participants completed the Adolescent Peer Relations Instrument, the Children's Somatization Inventory, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, and the Perceived Stress Scale. Findings Both bullying perpetration and victimization correlated positively with physical and psychological symptoms. Hierarchical regressions indicated that both perpetration and victimization simultaneously and significantly predicted physical and psychological symptoms, and these relationships were independent of the demographic factors and general life stress. Conclusions Bullying perpetration and victimization are associated with adverse health outcomes in Arab American adolescents, independent of life stress. These findings are among the first ones in this population and pave the way for future research and intervention programs.

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Self‐reported physical and psychological symptoms among victims and perpetrators of bullying in Arab American Adolescents

Albdour

Hong

Zilioli

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Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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“…Early initiation of substance use often leads to addiction in adulthood (Phillips et al, 2021; US Department of Health and Human Services, 2016) and is associated with other negative physical and mental health outcomes such as cancer, cardiac disorder, visual impairment, depression, and anxiety (Carrano, 2012; Hussain et al, 2023; US Department of Health and Human Services, 2022). Adolescent substance use has also been found to be associated with risky behaviours including violent or delinquent acts (Hoeben et al, 2021; Walters, 2022), riding with a driver under the influence of alcohol (Sharp et al, 2019), drunk driving (Ewing et al, 2015), weapon carrying (Baiden et al, 2021; Laufer et al, 2006), and unsafe sex (Quinn et al, 2023; Voisin et al, 2013). Therefore, it is particularly important to understand adolescent substance use, as the median age of onset for drug use has been found to be around age 15 years (Holmstedt et al, 2020; Swendsen et al, 2012).…”

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Adolescents with substance use referred to child protective services: Does substance use treatment prevent foster care entry?

LaBrenz,

Ohri,

Kim

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Child & Family Social Work

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Adolescent substance use has been linked to several negative outcomes, which can be exacerbated by exposure to adversity such as child maltreatment. However, few studies have examined the intersection of adolescent substance use and child protective service (CPS) involvement. This study examined the relationship between substance use treatment and entries into foster care among adolescents referred to CPS for maltreatment. Data for this study came from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), an annually reported database that contains information on all CPS reports screened for investigation. NCANDS was merged with county‐level data from the American Community Survey to explore the relationship between treatment and foster care entry while adjusting for contextual factors. Our sample included 2326 adolescents who were referred to CPS in fiscal year (FY) 2018 and were followed until FY 2019 to examine correlates of foster care entry. A series of multilevel logistic regressions were conducted. Approximately 1 in 20 adolescents entered foster care during the study period and 1 in 10 used treatment services prior to foster care entry. Substance use treatment increased the odds of foster care entry (adjusted odds ratios = 2.30, p < 0.05), while adolescents residing in counties with higher percentages of non‐Hispanic White residents had lower odds of foster care entry (adjusted odds ratios = 0.67, p < 0.05). Among adolescents with substance use referred to CPS, substance use treatment increases the likelihood of foster care entry. This may highlight the need to provide services earlier and to ensure that adolescents can access treatment without entering state custody. Future research should explore these relationships in more depth.

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“…Alcohol and drugs particularly impair behavioral control and incite destructive actions, contributing to a significant proportion of adolecents conflict with the law (Dória et al 2015). A secondary analysis of data from Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey in 2014 revealed that certain unlawful and precarious behaviors are linked to the use of alcohol and marijuana (Sharp et al 2019). Similarly, the 2016 National Population Census in Peruvian Juvenile Detention Centers indicated that over a half of juvenile delinquents in Peru reported substance abuse, with cannabis being the most abused substance (Vargas-Fernández et al 2019).…”

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Personal, Familial, Psychosocial and Behavioral Characteristics of Arab Juvenile Delinquents: The Context of Jordan

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Delinquency in adolescence is rooted in a complex multifaceted system that comprises several factors such as personal characteristics, family, school, peers, and community, all of which are embedded in the sociocultural context in which they are present. There is a paucity of research on juvenile delinquency and its risk factors across many regions, especially low- and middle-income countries, including Arab countries. This study aimed to develop an understanding of the personal, familial, and behavioral characteristics of Arab juvenile delinquents in the distinctive sociocultural context of Jordan. All juveniles who were incarcerated at the time of data collection (N = 197) were targeted using a convenience sampling approach from a total of 11 juvenile rehabilitation centers distributed over the northern, middle, and southern regions of the country. Anonymous surveys were used to collect data on juvenile delinquents’ personal, familial, psychosocial, and behavioral characteristics. A total of 186 juvenile delinquents completed the study questionnaire (9.7% females). About 52% were not attending school regularly, 32% had divorced, separated, or deceased parents, 6% reported receiving a diagnosis of mental illness, and 91% reported they never sought psychological support of any kind. Regarding substance consumption, 70% were smokers, 26% were alcohol consumers, and 15% were on drugs. About 12% spent more than 7 h on their cellphones, and 43% reported dedicating no time for physical activity. Theft was the most frequently reported offense (35%), followed by quarreling with peers (25%), and possession of drugs (9%). Approximately 42% reported that their friends encouraged them to cause trouble, while the majority (74%) reported that their school had no positive or negative influence on their behavior. Several behavioral problems were detected, with females showing significantly higher scores in impulsivity, inattention, emotional lability, and social problems compared to their male counterparts. Severity of the conduct problems was negatively associated with the length of engagement in physical activities, while both impulsivity and inattention scores were positively associated with the length of engagement in watching TV and using cellphones (all p < 0.05). Overall, these juvenile delinquents have unsatisfactory academic and schooling experiences, engage in unhealthy lifestyles and exhibit several behavioral problems. Differences in juvenile delinquency risk factors across different sociocultural contexts can influence prevention efforts. Comprehensive prevention strategies that reduce risk and develop protective factors need to target juveniles early in their development and consider factors related to their families, schools, peers, and communities.

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Relationship Between Substance Use, Bullying, and Other Delinquent Behaviors Among High School Students: a Secondary Analysis of the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey

Cited by 11 publications

References 26 publications

Self‐reported physical and psychological symptoms among victims and perpetrators of bullying in Arab American Adolescents

Self‐reported physical and psychological symptoms among victims and perpetrators of bullying in Arab American Adolescents

Adolescents with substance use referred to child protective services: Does substance use treatment prevent foster care entry?

Personal, Familial, Psychosocial and Behavioral Characteristics of Arab Juvenile Delinquents: The Context of Jordan

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