The influence of alcohol and drug use on one-night stands among adolescents
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The Department of Human Development and Family Studies focuses on the interactions among individuals, families, and their resources and environments throughout their lifespans. It consists of three majors: Child, Adult, and Family Services (preparing students to work for agencies serving children, youth, adults, and families); Family Finance, Housing, and Policy (preparing students for work as financial counselors, insurance agents, loan-officers, lobbyists, policy experts, etc); and Early Childhood Education (preparing students to teach and work with young children and their families).
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The Department of Human Development and Family Studies was formed in 1991 from the merger of the Department of Family Environment and the Department of Child Development.
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1991-present
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- College of Human Sciences (parent college)
- Department of Child Development (predecessor)
- Department of Family Environment (predecessor)
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This thesis examined relationships between alcohol and drug use in adolescents and if it contributed to the participation of a one-night stand. Other variables investigated include gender, condom use, and attendance in religious services. To be included in the current study the participant had to fall between the ages of 18-25 years at the time of data collection and to report they engaged in sexual intercourse at least once within the past year (N=570). There is a significant relationship between alcohol use and participation in one-night stands. This did not hold true for drug use. The rate of condom use decreased when participants reported to use alcohol. There were no significant relationships between condom use and drug use. Significant relationships were found between participating in one-night stands and attendance of religious activities. Further research needs to be conducted to see what the relationships between these variables among today's youth.