Bibliographic citations
Zavaleta, A., (2017). Personalidad, afrontamiento y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas entre adolescentes infractores no privados de la libertad [Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú]. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12404/8591
Zavaleta, A., Personalidad, afrontamiento y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas entre adolescentes infractores no privados de la libertad []. PE: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12404/8591
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title = "Personalidad, afrontamiento y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas entre adolescentes infractores no privados de la libertad",
author = "Zavaleta Montalván, Alex Rafael",
publisher = "Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú",
year = "2017"
}
The present research aims to explore the possible relationships between drug use risk, personality characteristics and coping strategies in a group of 85 non-detained young offenders (M = 17.41 years old, SD = 1.18, 6% females, 94% men) in the cities of Lima and Huacho. Measurement of drug use was carried out through the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test, personality scales using the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, and coping strategies through the Adolescent Coping Scale. The results obtained revealed that the personality scales of rude, conformist, oppositionist, inclination to substance abuse and feelings of anxiety are directly related to the risk of cocaine consumption, whereas suicidal tendencies are directly related to the risk of smoking. Coping strategies focus on solving the problem, striving and succeeding, finding relaxing amusements, seeking membership and seeking social support are inversely related to the risk of marijuana use. We discuss the limitations of this study and the implications of its results in terms of drug treatment programs.
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