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Peer reviewedKirillova, Galina P.; Vanyukov, Michael M.; Gavaler, Judith S.; Pajer, Kathleen; Dunn, Marija; Tarter, Ralph E. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Tests a theory positing a role of sexual maturation and behavioral self-regulation in the development of early onset substance use disorders. The rate of maturation in adolescent males across three timepoints was found to be associated with parental substance use disorder (SUD). Parental, especially maternal, SUD was related to the sons' SUD.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Etiology, Maturity (Individuals)
Peer reviewedCornelius, Jack; Kirisci, Levent; Tarter, Ralph E. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
The results reported herein indicate that psychological dysregulation in childhood is a risk factor for substance use disorder (SUD) but not suicidality. Offspring of men with SUD do, however, report a higher rate of suicidal ideation and attempts compared to offspring of psychiatrically normal men. (Contains 28 references and 4 tables.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Children, Emotional Response, Etiology, Parent Child Relationship
Peer reviewedTarter, Ralph E.; Kirisci, Levent – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Investigates the Drug Use Screening Inventory's (DUSI) utility for identifying youth who will develop a disorder of abuse/dependence. Findings indicate that the DUSI, taking only 15-20 minutes to complete, is a useful practical instrument to identify youth who could benefit most from prevention interventions. (Contains 12 references and 4 tables.)…
Descriptors: Early Identification, Etiology, Predictor Variables, Prevention
Peer reviewedDunn, Marija G.; Mezzich, Ada; Janiszewski, Susan; Kirisci, Levent; Tarter, Ralph E. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Paternal and maternal models of transmission of child neglect were tested separately in offspring of men with a substance use disorder (SUD). Child dysregulation was independently related to neglect severity. SUD in the mother directly correlated with severity of neglectful parenting. (Contains 51 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Child Neglect, Child Rearing, Etiology, Family Environment
Peer reviewedKirisci, Levent; Tarter, Ralph E. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Designs and evaluates a multidimensional schema for the assessment of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use topology. Findings illustrate the value of multidimensional assessment for identifying youth at high risk for substance use disorder (SUD) as well as for elucidating the factors contributing to the transition to suprathreshold SUD. (Contains…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Etiology, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedTarter, Ralph E.; Vanyukov, Michael M. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Presents an introduction to the articles in this monograph examining the genetic, biochemical, and psychological components of substance use disorder liability. Highlights the Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research's theory-guided comprehensive prospective research strategies and activities. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biochemistry, Children, Etiology
Peer reviewedMezzich, Ada C.; Tarter, Ralph E.; Giancola, Peter R.; Kirisci, Levent – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Evidence indicates that psychological dysregulation is an integral component of the liability for substance use disorder (SUD). This report discusses the rationale underlying the Dysregulation Inventory (DI), methods employed in item selection and scale construction, and preliminary results regarding psychometric properties. Results indicate that…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Emotional Response, Etiology, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedTarter, Ralph E.; Vanyukov, Michael – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Alcoholism etiology is discussed from developmental behavior genetic perspective. Temperament features that appear to be associated with heightened risk for alcoholism are examined. Their interactions with the environment during course of development are considered within epigenetic framework and, as discussed, have ramifications for improving…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Counseling Techniques
