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Peer reviewedKahn, Esther B. – Journal of School Health, 1970
This study reflects the findings of previous studies as reported in the literature. This paper establishes a signi6931nt 496f5r5nce between males and females as to reasons for smoking. Males start because their parents smoke or their siblings smoke. That which most effectively deters them is a concern for health. Females are more open to…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Secondary School Students, Sex Differences, Smoking
Peer reviewedMatchett, William Foster – Journal of School Health, 1971
Survey results indicate that there were two very different categories of people using drugs in the study school. One group, using them more heavily, seemed to fit the stereotype of an individual on the fringe of society. The other group was experimenting or using drugs socially, and was more secure, inquisitive, and active than were their nonusing…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Drug Abuse, High School Students, School Surveys
