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Bell, Robert; Pavis, Stephen; Amos, Amanda; Cunningham-Burley, Sarah – Journal of Adolescence, 1999
Reports the third wave of a longitudinal study that followed 106 15-year-olds from their last compulsory year at school for 22 months. Study shows that this is a period of considerable flux in smoking behavior. Highlights the role of friendship groups and social contexts and suggests that smoking prevention programs should be developed to meet the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Foreign Countries, Health Education