Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries

Autores
Viano Tello, Consuelo María; Bobbio, Antonella; Arbach, Karin; Guibert, Micaela
Año de publicación
2025
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inglés
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Introduction. The correlation between substance use and offending during adolescence is well-established (Bennet et al., 2008). However, exploring this relationship in Spanish-speaking contexts, particularly Latin America, remains understudied, limiting the development of contextually relevant theories and public policies. Several theoretical frameworks attempt to explain this relationship, including causal and common factor models (Goldstein, 1985; White et al., 2019). Objective. This study empirically analyzes the significance and the specific impact of key correlates from these theories on adolescent substance use and offending from different Spanish-speaking contexts, focusing on Latin American countries. Methods. Using data from the third (ISRD3) and fourth (ISRD4)waves of the International Self-Report Delinquency Study in four Spanish-speaking countries (Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, and Argentina), we analyzed key variables from each theoretical framework for the total sample and each country separately. The sample included 6,169 adolescents (50.2% female, M = 14.23 years, SD = 1.06). Logistic regressions examined the association between key correlates from explanatory models (independent variables) and the co-occurrence of substance use and offending (dependent variable) for the total sample and each country separately. Results. Findings revealed some differences and other similarities across countries. Theories comprising contextual and sociodemographic factors showed heterogeneous effects, whereas explanatory frameworks about personal factors exhibited greater consistency across countries. Discussion. These results suggest a degree of cross-cultural stability in some theories while highlighting the variability of others depending on local contexts. The inconsistency of sociodemographic and contextual variables underscores the need for further analysis to determine their specific relevance for particular contexts. These findings emphasize the importance of developing situational or integrative theories that are locally adapted. These insights can guide the development of more context-sensitive prevention and intervention programs in Latin America.
Fil: Viano Tello, Consuelo María. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Bobbio, Antonella. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Arbach, Karin. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Guibert, Micaela. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
25rd Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.
Atenas
Grecia
European Society of Criminology
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SUBSTANCE USE
DELINQUENCY
ADOLESCENTS
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title Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
spellingShingle Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
Viano Tello, Consuelo María
SUBSTANCE USE
DELINQUENCY
ADOLESCENTS
title_short Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
title_full Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
title_fullStr Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
title_full_unstemmed Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
title_sort Exploring Theoretical Explanations for Substance Use and Offending in Adolescents Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Viano Tello, Consuelo María
Bobbio, Antonella
Arbach, Karin
Guibert, Micaela
author Viano Tello, Consuelo María
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Bobbio, Antonella
Arbach, Karin
Guibert, Micaela
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Arbach, Karin
Guibert, Micaela
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DELINQUENCY
ADOLESCENTS
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DELINQUENCY
ADOLESCENTS
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dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Introduction. The correlation between substance use and offending during adolescence is well-established (Bennet et al., 2008). However, exploring this relationship in Spanish-speaking contexts, particularly Latin America, remains understudied, limiting the development of contextually relevant theories and public policies. Several theoretical frameworks attempt to explain this relationship, including causal and common factor models (Goldstein, 1985; White et al., 2019). Objective. This study empirically analyzes the significance and the specific impact of key correlates from these theories on adolescent substance use and offending from different Spanish-speaking contexts, focusing on Latin American countries. Methods. Using data from the third (ISRD3) and fourth (ISRD4)waves of the International Self-Report Delinquency Study in four Spanish-speaking countries (Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, and Argentina), we analyzed key variables from each theoretical framework for the total sample and each country separately. The sample included 6,169 adolescents (50.2% female, M = 14.23 years, SD = 1.06). Logistic regressions examined the association between key correlates from explanatory models (independent variables) and the co-occurrence of substance use and offending (dependent variable) for the total sample and each country separately. Results. Findings revealed some differences and other similarities across countries. Theories comprising contextual and sociodemographic factors showed heterogeneous effects, whereas explanatory frameworks about personal factors exhibited greater consistency across countries. Discussion. These results suggest a degree of cross-cultural stability in some theories while highlighting the variability of others depending on local contexts. The inconsistency of sociodemographic and contextual variables underscores the need for further analysis to determine their specific relevance for particular contexts. These findings emphasize the importance of developing situational or integrative theories that are locally adapted. These insights can guide the development of more context-sensitive prevention and intervention programs in Latin America.
Fil: Viano Tello, Consuelo María. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Bobbio, Antonella. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Arbach, Karin. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
Fil: Guibert, Micaela. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas; Argentina
25rd Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.
Atenas
Grecia
European Society of Criminology
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