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Peer reviewedNamyniuk, Lorraine; Brems, Christiane; Kuka-Hindin, Carolee – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2001
Investigates substance use patterns among 192 pregnant substance-using women to assess whether ethnic differences exist regarding drugs of choice, frequency and recency of use, and severity of use. Results reveal that substance use patterns differed across ethic groups. Findings suggest that prevention and intervention efforts have to be tailored…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences, Drug Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedMcMillen, Jay B. – Journal of Leisure Research, 1983
Leisure participation patterns among Mexican-Americans were studied and compared to participation patterns among Anglo-Americans. Both groups demonstrated similar patterns in terms of the extensiveness and frequency of their participation. Influences of language, social isolation, and kinship groups are discussed. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Behavior Patterns, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedMarkides, Kyriakos S. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1981
Presents a literature review on death-related attitudes and behavior of Mexican Americans. The 1976 Kalish and Reynolds study concludes that Mexican Americans are more accepting of death than other ethnic groups. Some findings suggest the opposite may be true. Offers an alternative interpretation of findings plus future research suggestions.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
