Substance use by Indigenous and non-Indigenous primary school students

Dunne, Michael P.; Yeo, Margaret A.; Keane, Julie; Elkins, D. B.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842x.2000.tb00509.x

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“…Australian research shows similar trends. Aboriginal youth drink significantly less alcohol and drink less frequently than matched non-Aboriginal adolescents (Dunne, Yeo, Keane, & Elkins, 2000; Hennessy & Williams, 2001). However, drinking for Aboriginal youth dramatically increases after age 18, at which point the rates of high-risk drinking surpass those of non-Aboriginal youth (Hennessy & Williams, 2001; Kelly & Kowalyszyn, 2003).…”

Section: Individual Risk Factorsmentioning

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Predictors of high-risk alcohol consumption in young offenders on community orders: Policy and treatment implications.

Kenny

Schreiner

2009

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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The present study examined the relationship between a set of individual and contextual variables and high-risk alcohol use among young offenders placed on community orders in New South Wales, Australia. Participants (n ϭ 777) were compared on a set of factors known to be strong predictors of high-risk alcohol use among adolescents. The authors assessed the strength of the relationship between gender, age, ethnicity, geographical region of residence, school attendance, father absence, history of childhood trauma, and the presence of severe conduct disorder on weekly levels of alcohol use. Living in rural locations, not currently attending school, being female, and not having been raised with a biological father present were associated with significantly increased odds of alcohol abuse. Father absence was a more important risk factor for rural young offenders, but school dropout was associated with more hazardous drinking among young offenders in urban areas. Accordingly, the authors suggest family-focused intervention programs for young offenders living in rural areas and school-based programs for vulnerable young people living in urban areas, although programs should consider including both factors for both groups if feasible and warranted.

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Section: Individual Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictors of high-risk alcohol consumption in young offenders on community orders: Policy and treatment implications.

Kenny

Schreiner

2009

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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“…For example, substance use, stolen generation effects, and others, could be presented (Armstrong, 2002, October;Arnold, 2002, June;Brady, 1991;D'Abbs, Hunter, Reser, & Martin, 1994;Dunne, Yeo, Keane, & Elkins, 2000;Forero, Bauman, Chen, & Flaherty, 1999;Gray & Chikritzhs, 2000;Jones, Masters, Griffiths, & Moulday, 2002;Pelling, 2002;Pelling, 2007;Petchkovsky & San Roque, 2002;Reser, 1991;Sandover, Houghton, & O'Donoghue, 1997;Spencer, 2000;Tan, 1998;Wilson, 2001). While the ability to engage in competent service with Indigenous clients is important, Australian psychologists are not likely to specifically receive training regarding Indigenous populations.…”

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confidence: 99%

Advertised Australian counselling psychologists: A descriptive survey of their practice details and self perceived competence in six counselling psychology practice areas

Pelling

2007

Counselling Psychology Quarterly

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This survey research in a field setting aimed to describe psychologists who advertised themselves in the Australian Yellow Pages as counsellors, thus providing a snapshot of advertised counselling psychologists in Australia. Data was collected using a multiple mailing survey method and resulted in a 62.2% return rate. The psychologists' (a) demographic characteristics, (b) training and development, (c) provision of services, (d) professional involvement, and (e) their self perceived competence in working with (i) depression, (ii) anxiety, (iii) substance use, (iv) clients from non English speaking backgrounds and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander individuals, (v) clients who are same sex attracted (gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals), and (vi) clients using electronic mail and instant messaging were assessed. Advertised Australian counselling psychologists tend to be female, mature and Caucasian. The majority of the psychologists surveyed live in urban areas. Master and Bachelor level degrees were most often reported, a minority held doctoral degrees. The average psychologist charged $96.32 per hour, less than the Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended fee for an hour of service. Eclectic and cognitive behaviour therapy were indicated most often as the theoretical orientations guiding psychological work. Psychologists belonged almost exclusively to the Australian Psychological Society as a professional association. Surprisingly, 2.9% of psychologists indicate not following an ethical code in their work and 3.9% failed to ensure that their work was covered by professional indemnity insurance. Advertised psychologists are thus described and suggestions are given for the further development of the profession. Regarding their self perceived competence, Australian advertised psychologists present as having self perceived strengths and areas of weakness regarding their counselling competence. This indicates that they are aware of their varying ability to work with various issues and populations. The self perceived competence of Australian psychologists in six specific counselling practice areas and suggestions for future training and development are provided.

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“…Studies that have been conducted with indigenous youth samples have primarily been epidemiological in nature, and have shown that they experience higher rates of substance abuse than majority populations. For example, Okamoto, Kulis, Helm, Edwards, and Giroux (2014) found that Native Hawaiian youth had a significantly higher risk for substance abuse than non-Native Hawaiian youth, while Dunne, Yeo, Keane, and Elkins (2000) found that indigenous Australian adolescents ages 13 to 17 were more likely to abuse substances than non-indigenous youth.…”

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The Role of Relational Harmony in the Use of Drug-Refusal Strategies of Rural Native Hawaiian Youths

Bills

Okamoto

Helm

2016

Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

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This study examined the role of maintaining relational harmony among family members in the use of drug refusal strategies for rural Hawaiian youth. Youth focus groups were conducted to validate refusal strategies used in realistic, hypothetical drug-related problem situations. The findings suggested gender-specific motivations for maintaining relational harmony among family members when faced with drug offers from them. Specifically, boys described instrumental concerns when using refusal strategies (i.e., not wanting to get into trouble), while girls described holistic relational concerns (i.e., not wanting family members to be upset with each other). Implications for prevention and social work practice are discussed.

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Substance use by Indigenous and non-Indigenous primary school students

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

Predictors of high-risk alcohol consumption in young offenders on community orders: Policy and treatment implications.

Predictors of high-risk alcohol consumption in young offenders on community orders: Policy and treatment implications.

Advertised Australian counselling psychologists: A descriptive survey of their practice details and self perceived competence in six counselling psychology practice areas

The Role of Relational Harmony in the Use of Drug-Refusal Strategies of Rural Native Hawaiian Youths

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