A Test of Cognitive Dissonance Theory to Explain Parents' Reactions to Youths' Alcohol Intoxication

Studies have shown that parents reduce control and support in response to youths' drinking. Why they react this way, however, is still unknown. From cognitive dissonance theory, we derived hypotheses about parents' reactions. We used a longitudinal, school-based sample of 494 youths (13 an...

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Veröffentlicht in:Family Relations. - National Council on Family Relations, 1980. - 61(2012), 4, Seite 629-641
1. Verfasser: Glatz, Terese (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Stattin, Håkan, Kerr, Margaret
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Family Relations
Schlagworte:Behavioral sciences Health sciences Social sciences Applied sciences Law Physical sciences