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Prospective psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral predictors of handgun carrying among adolescents

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  • Simon, T.R.
  • Richardson, J.L.
  • Dent, C.W.
  • Chou, C.-P.
  • Flay, B.R.

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Objectives. This study identified behavioral and psychosocial/interpersonal factors in young adolescence that are associated with handgun carrying in later adolescence. Methods. A sample of 2200 high school students was surveyed at 9th grade and again at 12th grade. Results. Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that measures of risk- taking preference, depression, stress, temper, and drug use assessed while the students were in 9th grade were predicted of handgun carrying in 12th grade for both male and female students. Conclusion. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive approach to prevention that focuses on both individual and interpersonal factors associated with adolescents' decision to carry a handgun.

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  • Simon, T.R. & Richardson, J.L. & Dent, C.W. & Chou, C.-P. & Flay, B.R., 1998. "Prospective psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral predictors of handgun carrying among adolescents," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 88(6), pages 960-965.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1998:88:6:960-965_2
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    1. Dong, Beidi & Wiebe, Douglas J., 2018. "Violence and beyond: Life-course features of handgun carrying in the urban United States and the associated long-term life consequences," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 1-11.
    2. Anestis, Joye C. & Anestis, Michael D. & Preston, Olivia C. & Rodriguez, Taylor R., 2021. "Dispositional characteristics in firearm ownership and purchasing behavior during the 2020 purchasing surge," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 289(C).

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