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Sex differences in predictors of adolescent smoking cessation

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This article examines sex differences in factors associated with smoking cessation in teenagers. Findings indicate that smoking cessation in girls is associated with weak intentions for extended smoking, decreased marijuana use, less parental approval, and peer support while there were no significant associations for smoking cessation among teenage boys.

Statistical Data Included, Usage, Longitudinal method, Teenagers, Youth, Smokers, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Sex differences (Psychology), Adolescent psychology, Prediction (Psychology), Longitudinal studies

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Patterns and correlates of binge drinking trajectories from early adolescence to young adulthood

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Latent growth mixture modeling was used to identify developmental trajectories of binge drinking among 5,694 individuals who completed 6 surveys from ages 13 to 23 years. Results showed a considerable diversity in binge drinking patterns and the correlates of bingeing across trajectory classes.

Science & research, Young adults, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages)

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Affective and behavioral responses to health-related social control

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This study examines the impact and benefits of health-promoting social control measures in bringing about positive change in health-related behaviors of individuals irrespective of their gender and age.

Public affairs, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Social aspects, Influence, Demographic aspects, Health behavior, Social control, Behavior modification, Health behaviour, Behaviour modification, Report

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