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Peer reviewedTucker, Larry A. – Adolescence, 1984
Examined the extent to which physical fitness varied among adolescent males (N=381) with varying intentions of smoking. Results showed subjects reporting no intention of smoking cigarettes were significantly more physically fit than mild intenders and strong intenders. Etiological factors are discussed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Etiology, High School Students, High Schools, Males
Peer reviewedBowker, Lee H.; Klein, Malcolm W. – Adolescence, 1983
Examined female delinquency and gang membership in 122 black female juveniles using data from the 1960s. Concluded that racism, sexism, poverty, and limited opportunity are more important predictors of delinquency than personality and family relationships. Relationships with girl friends were more significant predictors than heterosexual…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Youth, Delinquency Causes, Etiology
