School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78130, USA.
Subst Abus. 2010 Jan;31(1):24-34. doi: 10.1080/08897070903442566.
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with substance use among homeless young adults. Multinomial logistic regression analyses examined the influence of social networks and economic factors among a group of homeless young adults with differing levels of alcohol and drug use. In addition, for those with an alcohol use disorder, the role of future time expectancies was examined. A sample (n = 185) of homeless young adults aged 18 to 23 were recruited from a community drop-in center and interviewed utilizing self-report instruments. Findings suggest that social networks, economic factors, and future expectancies are significant predictors of the level of substance use among homeless young adults. Being able to identify those areas that place homeless young adults at risk for substance abuse and dependence has implications for effective intervention.
本研究旨在探讨与无家可归的年轻成年人物质使用相关的因素。多项逻辑回归分析考察了社会网络和经济因素对一组不同酒精和药物使用程度的无家可归年轻成年人的影响。此外,对于那些有酒精使用障碍的人,还考察了未来时间预期的作用。从一个社区的临时收容中心招募了 185 名年龄在 18 至 23 岁之间的无家可归的年轻成年人,并利用自我报告工具对他们进行了访谈。研究结果表明,社会网络、经济因素和未来预期是无家可归的年轻成年人物质使用水平的重要预测因素。能够识别那些使无家可归的年轻成年人面临物质滥用和依赖风险的领域,对于有效的干预具有重要意义。