Title

An Examination of Harm Reduction Behaviors and Perceived Parental Attitudes Toward Substance Use

Author

Talya McNassar, Pacific University

Date of Award

4-16-2010

Degree Type

Dissertation (On-Campus Access Only)

Degree Name

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Committee Chair

James Lane, PhD

Second Advisor

Jennifer Antick, PhD

Third Advisor

Paul Michael, PhD

Rights

Terms of use for work posted in CommonKnowledge.

Abstract

In this study I examined differences between mean number of harm reduction behaviors when comparing children raised in harm reduction, abstinence only, permissive, and mixed/unclear homes. There were 219 individuals aged 18 – 30 who completed a survey regarding their substance use in high school. Children raised in harm reduction homes endorsed more harm reduction behaviors than children raised in the other homes types, in regards to their substance use in high school. These findings suggest that children whose parents use a harm reduction approach might employ more safety measures if they do decide to use substances during high school.

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Recommended Citation

McNassar, Talya (2010). An Examination of Harm Reduction Behaviors and Perceived Parental Attitudes Toward Substance Use (Doctoral dissertation, Pacific University). Retrieved from:
http://commons.pacificu.edu/spp/190