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Juvenile Hallucinogen Use: What do Multiple Theories Say about It?

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The purpose of the present study is to examine hallucinogen use using multiple criminological theories. The study uses self-control theory, social learning theory, and problem behavior theory to understand hallucinogen use. Using over 2,000 nationally representative observations from the 2011 Monitoring the Future survey, the results show support for self-control theory, social learning theory, and problem behavior theory. We conclude that all three of these theories may be necessary to better understand this behavior.

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  1. Department of Justice Administration, University of Louisville, Brigman Hall, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA

    Anthony G. Vito, Brian P. Schafer & George E. Higgins

  2. Department of Government & Justice Studies, Appalachian State University, PO Box 32107, Boone, NC, 28609, USA

    Catherine D. Marcum

  3. Department of Criminal Justice, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 321 Shippen Hall 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257, USA

    Melissa L. Ricketts

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Vito, A.G., Schafer, B.P., Higgins, G.E. et al. Juvenile Hallucinogen Use: What do Multiple Theories Say about It?. Am J Crim Just 40, 116–128 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12103-013-9233-3

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