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Prompt: Science Summary

A study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland proposed that adolescents (Wood, 263) who behave aggressively are more likely to drink alcohol and drink it in larger quantities than their peers. The study investigated the association between psycho-social problems and alcohol use among 4074 Finnish 13- to 18-year-old adolescents (University of Finland). The results of this study showed that smoking and attention issues were directly linked to the intake and use of more alcohol. Also, primarily among girls, parental divorce is associated with the use of alcohol. Overall, the study showed that girls demonstrate more aggressive behaviors than boys do. 60% of the participants in this study claimed to use alcohol (University of Finland). Among just the 15 year old participants, 50% reported alcohol use (University of Finland). The use of alcohol in adolescent years can increase the probability of mental health problems and alcohol dependence. This study is significant because in our current society, alcohol use among teens is common. Often times, it is thought as the "norm". With further research, this study can warn children and teens about the dangers of early alcohol use.

References:

University of Eastern Finland. "Aggressive behaviour increases adolescent drinking, depression doesn't." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 6 August 2014. .

Wood, Samuel E., Ellen R. Green. Wood, and Denise Roberts. Boyd. // Mastering the World of Psychology //. Fourth ed. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2011. Print.

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