What's love got to do with it? Drinking, smoking and teen romance
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 14:27
in Psychology & Sociology
New research has examined whether the desire for romance leads to increased substance alcohol or tobacco use in adolescents. Investigators studied over 1,100 Grade 10 pupils in Los Angeles, USA examining whether an association could be drawn between romantic ambition and the interaction with tobacco and alcohol. The research adds to the ongoing inquiries around how romantic relationships can affect adolescents in social development, academia, health and general well-being.