Abstract
The article presents findings from a research intended to characterize teenagers parents’ perceptions regarding psychoactive substance (PAS) use in adolescence, protective factors perceived as more effective, and educational strategies contemplated if in presence of PAS usage. The authors parted from consensus regarding centrality of parental role in protection promotion and risk prevention associated with developmental risk in adolescence; and from literature limitations in what concerns knowledge on parental perceptions in this field. A qualitative study was developed based on interviews to a convenience sample composed of N=9 parents of adolescents with ages ranging from 13 to 18 y.o.a.. Data were collected through a semi-structured procedure using an interview script developed for this purpose, and analyzed through content analysis supported by qualitative analysis soft ware QSR NVivo8. The study allowed data gathering on a number of contents relevant to understand participants’ interpretations and views on the subject. Results show us that parental role in social and personal competence promotion is somewhat neglected, what may compromise eff ective prevention of risk of PAS use based in the family.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
