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NCJ Number:	115583

Title:	Intergenerational Conflict of Values and Norms: A Theoretical Model

Journal:	Adolescence Volume:23 Issue:92 Dated:(Winter 1988) Pages:975-989

Author(s):	S H Traub; R A Dodder

Date Published:	1988

Page Count:	15

Sponsoring Agency:	National Institute of Justice/ Rockville, MD 20849 NCJRS Photocopy Services Rockville, MD 20849-6000

Sale Source:	National Institute of Justice/ NCJRS paper reproduction Box 6000, Dept F Rockville, MD 20849 United States of America NCJRS Photocopy Services Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20849-6000 United States of America

Type:	Research (Theoretical)

Language:	English

Country:	United States of America

Annotation:	This study evaluates the literature on the question of a 'generation gap'.

Abstract:	A theoretical model is proposed that examines the nature of intergenerational continuity and discontinuity in terms of value-norm acceptance, differential interaction patterns, and behavioral dissimilarity between the generations. Data from 415 college students and 557 of their guardians were examined. The findings indicate that: (1) youth and adults do not accept the same values; (2) norms, normative 'dissensus' exists between youth and adults and between individuals within each group; and (3) marijuana use is linked with differential interaction patterns and normative dissensus. The findings thus support the notion of a 'great gap' between youth and adults. (Author abstract)

Main Term(s):	Adolescent attitudes

Index Term(s):	Marijuana

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