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Acculturation and Locus Of Control: Their Relationship to the Use of Inhalants

This study analyzed the effects of acculturation, locus of control, and incidence of inhalant use on Mexican Americans. Information was collected from 275 subjects at three middle schools and one treatment center. The instrument consisted of Levenson's Locus of Control Scale, the Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans, and an incidence of use and family relationship questionnaire developed for this study. Statistical analysis indicated a relationship between acculturation and inhalant use. Further examination revealed relationships between a family members' use and subjects' inhalant use; subjects' alcohol use and inhalant use; and subjects' marijuana use and inhalant use. Information implied that prevention and intervention programs should focus on children of substance users and further research is needed surrounding the role of acculturation.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500735
Date07 1900
CreatorsDavis, Lynn Matthew
ContributorsChng, Chwee-Lye, Delaney, Gloria, Fridinger, Frederick W.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatii, 87 leaves, Text
CoverageUnited States
RightsPublic, Davis, Lynn Matthew, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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