Vulnerable young people and substance misuse: expanding on the risk and protection-focused approach using social psychology

Scaife, Victoria, O'Brien, Margaret, McEune, Rhona, Notley, Caitlin, Millings, Abigail and Biggart, Laura (2009) Vulnerable young people and substance misuse: expanding on the risk and protection-focused approach using social psychology. Child Abuse Review, 18 (4). pp. 224-239. ISSN 1099-0852

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Abstract

This paper critically reviews recent research exploring risk and protective factors for the development of problematic substance use in populations of young people. Specific populations of young people who are most vulnerable to developing problematic patterns of use are identified, and alterations to methods of data collection which would improve the ability of local authorities to monitor these populations and more efficiently target them for early preventative interventions are highlighted. It is argued that social-psychological research techniques and approaches should be used to complement a risk and protection-focused approach in order to improve the design and evaluation of interventions, and provide decision-aids for practitioners when assessing the needs of vulnerable young people. Examples are provided to demonstrate the utility of social psychology in this regard, and the paper concludes with specific recommendations for future research and services.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Psychology Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work and Psychology (former - to 2012)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Social Cognition Research Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Centre for Research on Children and Families Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Mental Health and Social Care (fka Lifespan Health) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Public Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2015 14:00
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 09:45
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/54939
DOI:	10.1002/CAR.1058

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