Peer group self-identification in samples of Russian and U.S. adolescents |
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Authors: | Sussman Steve Moran Meghan B Sun Ping Pokhrel Pallav Gunning Melissa Rohrbach Louise A Kniazev Vadim Masagutov Radik |
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Institution: | Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA. ssussma@usc.edu |
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Abstract: | Most peer group self-identification research has been conducted in the United States. This article examined the generalizability of self-identified group name research among teens in Ufa, a city in the Russian Federation. A cross-sectional, anonymous collection of data on group self-identification, drug use, addiction concern, sensation seeking, and self-rated school performance was collected from 365 10th grade youth in Ufa and 965 10th grade youth in the United States. The results supported the existence of peer group self-identification by youth in both countries and, in general, replicated the findings that youth who self-identify as a High Risk Youth, are relatively likely to use drugs, show greater concern about becoming an addict, report a greater sensation seeking preference, higher levels of depression, and poorer school performance. Implications of these results are discussed. |
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