Risky substance use and peer pressure in Swiss young men : Test of moderation effects

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serval:BIB_CA553606E810
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Risky substance use and peer pressure in Swiss young men : Test of moderation effects
Journal
Drug and alcohol dependence
Author(s)
Studer J., Baggio S., Grazioli V.S., Mohler-Kuo M., Daeppen J.B., Gmel G.
ISSN
1879-0046 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0376-8716
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/11/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
168
Pages
89-98
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish

Abstract
Peer pressure (PP) toward misconduct is a well-known risk factor for substance use. However, the way it interacts with social factors and the associations of the aspects of PP other than PP toward misconduct have been understudied. This study examined the associations of three aspects of PP with risky substance use and tested whether the associations of PP toward misconduct were moderated by social factors.
A representative sample of 5,680 young Swiss males completed a questionnaire assessing risky alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use, PP toward misconduct, toward peer involvement, and toward peer conformity, as well as social support (SS) and neighbourhood cohesion. Multinomial logistic regression models were used.
PP toward misconduct was positively associated with all substance use outcomes. The PP toward misconduct-risky alcohol use association was stronger in individuals reporting high than in those reporting low levels of PP toward peer involvement, SS, and neighbourhood cohesion. The PP toward misconduct-risky cannabis use association was stronger in individuals reporting high than in those reporting low levels of SS and neighbourhood cohesion. The PP toward misconduct-smoking association was stronger in individuals reporting high than in those reporting low levels of PP toward peer involvement.
The risk for substance use associated with PP toward misconduct varies as a function of social factors. Being well connected with others (high level of PP toward peer involvement and SS), and living in a cohesive neighbourhood may amplify the risk for risky substance use associated with PP toward misconduct.

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