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03-10-2022 | Original Paper

The Relationship between Neighborhood Safety and Adolescent Substance Use: The Role of Self-Esteem and Social Support

Auteurs: Casey A. Pederson, Shirin Khazvand, Richelle L. Clifton, Peyton A. Carroll, Ian Carson, Jenna Harvey, Jessica Barnes-Najor, Tamika C. B. Zapolski

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 11/2022

Abstract

The current study aims to examine the direct effect of perceptions of neighborhood safety on youth substance use (i.e., tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, other drugs). The study also aims to examine whether the risk pathway operates indirectly through self-esteem, and whether adult or peer support moderates this effect. Using an archival dataset, participants included 8461 youth (80.8% white, 54.2% female) between grades 6–10 completed measures on lack of neighborhood safety, self-esteem, substance use, and social support from parents, peers, and teachers. After controlling for demographic variables, lack of neighborhood safety was associated with greater substance use, with the risk pathway operating indirectly through self-esteem. Support from parents and teachers/staff were found to moderate the risk pathway, such that the effect of neighborhood safety on substance use decreased with increased support. These moderating effects were dependent on the type of substance being used: Based on the study findings, targeting self-esteem and fostering adult support systems may help reduce the negative effect perceptions of lack of neighborhood safety have on youth substance use outcomes.

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Titel: The Relationship between Neighborhood Safety and Adolescent Substance Use: The Role of Self-Esteem and Social Support
Auteurs: Casey A. Pederson
Shirin Khazvand
Richelle L. Clifton
Peyton A. Carroll
Ian Carson
Jenna Harvey
Jessica Barnes-Najor
Tamika C. B. Zapolski
Publicatiedatum: 03-10-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 11/2022
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02452-5

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