Self-Perceptions, Normative Beliefs, and Substance Use Associated With High School Girls Comparing Themselves to Peers.
J Sch Health
; 91(6): 482-489, 2021 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
We assessed whether self-descriptions, self-perceptions, perceived substance use of friends, and actual substance use were associated with high school girls' frequency of making social comparisons to peers.METHODS:
We analyzed data from the Adolescent Health Risk Behavior Survey data for 357 high school girls using multinomial logistic regression.RESULTS:
Compared to those who "never/rarely" made social comparisons, participants who self-described as fearing something constantly (p = .014) and forced to imitate the people they like (p = .009) were more likely to "usually" compare themselves to peers. Participants who described themselves as feeling forced to imitate the people they like (p = .022), were not the person they would like to be (p = .005), and did not remain calm under pressure (p = .010), were more likely to "often/always" make social comparisons. Participants who perceived themselves as unattractive (p = .034) and self-centered (p = .016) were more likely to "often/always" make social comparisons. Participants who perceived a larger proportion of friends use illicit drugs were less likely to "usually" make social comparisons (p = .027). Participants who perceived a larger proportion of friends drink alcohol were more likely to "often/always" make social comparisons (p = .018).CONCLUSIONS:
Girls who perceive and describe themselves more negatively are at increased odds of making social comparisons to peers.Mots clés
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Comportement de l'adolescent
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Troubles liés à une substance
Type d'étude:
Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Sch Health
Année:
2021
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique