Drug Initiation Habits As Predicted by Sibling Closeness in Divorced and Nondivorced Families

Anna Herwig

The present study explores the link between divorce and drug and alcohol initiation in adolescents. Analyzing data from the NEAD project, younger siblings of divorced families were expected to report greater closeness with their older sibling in addition to a greater frequency of drug initiation when compared to their peers from nondivorced families. Controlling for age and age difference, divorce status of the family did not alter the relationship between drug initiation and sibling closeness. 
Major: 
Psychology and History
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Jenae Neiderhiser
Poster Number: 
120